Manchester United are looking to sign at least two new midfielders this summer.

We have already analysed what transfer targets Carlos Baleba, Sandro Tonali, Adam Wharton and James Garner could bring to the table.

As part of our “Strengths, Weaknesses and Honest Transfer Verdict” series, we now move on to another popular name who is heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford.

Joao Gomes has been in decent form this season but it may not be enough to rescue Wolverhampton Wanderers from looming relegation.

The 25-year-old is a workhorse who can maintain a high-intensity press for the full 90 minutes.

Winning the ball off him is no easy task, with Gomes embodying a combative, never-say-die mentality similar to Matheus Cunha.

The DataMB graph highlights his efficiency as a ball-winning holding midfielder.

His aggressive approach allows him to dominate duels while also driving forward with the ball from deep positions.

While United are searching for a dominant holding midfielder to replace Casemiro, they also need someone capable of dictating play and creating from deeper areas.

Although Gomes progresses the ball forward regularly, his passes rarely carry the incision needed to break down stubborn defences.