Manchester United transfer news: Andre Gomes wanted by Juventus as Italian giants emerge as rivals for Barcelona midfielder


JUVENTUS are reportedly set to rival Manchester United for the signature of Andre Gomes.

Barcelona are willing to let the Portuguese midfielder leave after an unspectacular debut season at the Nou Camp.

Juventus have entered the race to sign Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes
Juventus have entered the race to sign Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes
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With United and Spurs circling for the 24-year-old ex-Valencia midfielder, Juve are now said to have now entered the race.

The £45million signing played made just 17 Liga starts last season and has struggled to adapt in Catalonia.

Sport say that agent Jorge Mendes has several clubs interested in signing his client.

And Juve are believed to have moved to the front of the queue, with the possibility of an initial loan deal with an option to buy.

Gomes has made just one Liga start for Barcelona this season
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Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho reportedly had an approach for the star rejected earlier in the summer
Jose Mourinho reportedly had an approach for the star rejected in the summer
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The report says that Barca will not accept an offer of less than £26m.

Gomes is yet to make an impact under Barca boss Ernesto Valverde and has made just one league start this season.


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Valverde has preferred using Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets and Ivan Rakitic in midfield.

And summer signing Paulinho also appears ahead of Gomes in the pecking order.

Andre Gomes only arrived at Nou Camp a year ago from Valencia
Andre Gomes only arrived at Nou Camp a year ago from Valencia
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The ace failed to hit the heights expected during his first year at Barcelona
The ace failed to hit the heights expected during his first year at Barcelona
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