​Andoni Iraola and the transfer committee continue their behind-the-scenes work to rebuild the squad in preparation for the upcoming pre-season training camp. Players from across the globe will begin returning to the training center this month, and the real work of shaping Iraola’s debut season with the club will get underway in earnest. Although it’s already nearing mid-July and the World Cup is dominating headlines, the transfer market has progressed slower than Liverpool would have liked, leaving the final composition of the squad still far from complete. As the summer unfolds, speculation persists about the targets the committee has in its sights.
Meanwhile, relegated Wolves are navigating their own upheaval, with Brazilian midfielder Joao Gomes emerging as one of the more intriguing potential exits. After initially moving toward an agreement with Atletico Madrid, that deal has fallen apart. Now, reports from Brazil indicate that both Liverpool and Manchester United have shown interest in the 25-year-old, who is valued by Wolves at roughly £38 million. Gomes delivered commendable Premier League experience and shone for a team that faced frequent challenges last season, making him an attractive option at a reasonable price in today’s market. Whether this interest from Liverpool is genuine intent or merely a probing inquiry to gauge options remains to be seen.
Liverpool’s interest in Gomes stretches back before his time at Wolves, though previous efforts did not culminate in a deal. Could this be the moment when Anfield becomes a viable destination for him? The question now is whether the Reds’ scouts and the transfer committee view Gomes as a strategic fit for the squad’s long-term plans, or if the pursuit is part of a broader sweep to test the market and keep options open. As the club plots its route forward, all eyes will remain on how aggressively they pursue midfield reinforcements and which targets ultimately secure premium space on the roster. The coming weeks are expected to bring renewed activity and concrete moves as Iraola’s team sizes up rivals, negotiates with agents, and calibrates its budget to align with the club’s broader ambitions for the upcoming season.