Manchester United Targets Joao Gomes and Hayden Hackney When the Michael Carrick Era Begins

Gilabola.com – Manchester United are reportedly entering the transfer market to monitor midfielder Joao Gomes from Wolves and prepare a response worth IDR 679 billion for Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney after Michael Carrick’s positive start as manager.

Carrick had a dream debut as interim coach Red Devil after his squad was able to perform impressively in the Manchester derby and beat Manchester City with a score of 2-0.

In fact, apart from the disallowed goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu, Manchester United could have won more if three of their goals had not been disallowed, while two other golden opportunities hit the crossbar.

Apart from that, United are still calm in the January transfer market when they have not yet decided who will be the permanent coach next season, but two names have now emerged as potential transfer targets to strengthen the midfield.

The first target is Joao Gomes, who has actually been a transfer target since last summer, with him rated positively for his defensive intensity, mobility and transition ability.

Joao Gomes profile

• Nationality: Brazilian
• Age: 24 years old
• Position: central midfielder
• Market price: 695 billion

However, price could be the main obstacle because the 24-year-old midfielder’s contract at Molineux will still run until June 2030 when he just extended his contract last April 2025.

The option considered the most realistic in January was a loan with an obligation to purchase. This scheme opens up the opportunity for a quick move without directly disrupting the balance sheet, with a permanent transfer more likely to materialize in the summer.

The second target is Hayden Hackney. This name is familiar to Michael Carrick because the two of them worked together at Middlesbrough, so the Manchester United manager really understands the quality of the 23 year old player.

The problem? Boro do not want to lose their key players midway through the season as they are in contention for promotion to the Premier League next season, sitting second in the Championship this season.

Middlesbrough also value their valuable asset at IDR 679 billion with Premier League duo Tottenham Hotspur and Everton also interested in the number 7 player.

Our opinion

A loan deal with an obligation to buy for Joao Gomes would actually be ideal, but would Wolves want to do it? Considering they are fighting desperately to escape relegation and perhaps don’t want to lose assets in the middle of the season.

In fact, because Manchester United will only play in the Premier League for the remainder of this season, the remaining midfielder stock is sufficient, just waiting for the summer to sign new players, which will suit the new coach’s tactics.