wolves It may be getting closer to a major sale, but Joao Gomes' future is not yet fully decided.
Recent reports have come continuously Move towards Atletico Madrid hinted at. The Spanish side are understood to have reached a verbal agreement with the midfielder and are working towards a deal worth around €45m (£38.5m).
However, latest reports from Brazil indicate that another club is refusing to walk away.
according to RTI gameGalatasaray remain interested in Joao Gomes and are prepared to invest around €40m (£34.2m) in an attempt to persuade Wolves to sell.
Galatasaray still sees an opportunity
From the Turkish side's point of view, there is a simple reason to continue the pressure. The deal with Atleti has not yet been completed, leaving room for rival clubs to explore their own possibilities.
Galatasaray are reportedly hoping Wolves' slide into the Championship could work in their favour. The Turkish champions may also offer Champions League football, believing this would strengthen their position.
And it looks like the club's interest will not wane. Report in Türkiye last week It has been suggested that Galatasaray have begun investigating the cost of a move and are preparing an official approach.
The latest claims suggest he has not been discouraged by Atletico's progress.
Relegation changes Wolves' plans
A detail highlighted in a Brazilian report helps explain why Joao Gomes continues to attract attention.
RTI Esporte reports that Joao Gomes earns around €350,000 (£300,000) per month, which equates to around €4.2m (£3.6m) per year. For a club preparing for life in the Championship, this is a significant commitment.
As a result, wolves are balancing two competing realities. They would ideally keep one of their best players, but the substantial transfer fee coupled with the reduction in wage costs makes a sale increasingly attractive.
Atletico remains on top
Despite Galatasaray's persistence, Atletico Madrid still appear to be leading the race.
Joao Gomes has already been linked with a verbal agreement with the Spanish side, while reports from Brazil claim he has rejected approaches from several clubs as he prefers a move to Diego Simeone's side.
This means that Galatasaray will face a difficult task. Nevertheless, the fact that they are willing to pursue the transfer suggests that there is no sense that the deal is completely off the cards just yet.
Unless Wolves and Atletico reach a final agreement, the rival clubs will be looking for an opening. And for Wolves, this may not be bad news at all.
More interest can only strengthen their position as talks continue over one of their most valuable players.
