According to the Liverpool Echo , Liverpool and Manchester United target Joao Gomes has signed a long-term contract extension with his current club Flamengo .
The two Premier League giants were interested in acquiring the Brazilian's signature in the near future, with Jurgen Klopp's side eyeing a January move for the player.
His previous contract with Flamengo was set to expire in 2025.
However, with the new deal, he has extended the deadline to 2027.
Instagram Post Gomes helped Flamengo reach the finals of the Copa Libertadores this season.
Since bursting onto the scene in late 2020, the player has been a thoroughly influential figure for the club.
Still only 21 years of age, the defensive midfielder has already made 105 appearances for the Brasileiro club across competitions.
He has bagged three goals and assists each in the process.
Instagram Post He also recently admitted on an Instagram Q & A that his dream is to play for Liverpool as the youngster stated: The new deal puts Flamengo in a better position to negotiate a transfer fee for Gomes should the player decide to make a move away from the club in the near future.
Moises Caicedo of Brighton & Hove Albion has been a target for both Liverpool and Manchester United for a while now.
Manchester United considered the player a potential midfield alternative to Frenke de Jong.
The Reds, meanwhile, were linked with a summer move for the player.
However, he recently admitted to Ole that he would prefer a move to Chelsea in a bid to reunite with former manager Graham Potter.
He said (h/t GOAL ): The Ecuadorian further added while talking about Graham Potter: Manchester United signed Casemiro and Christian Eriksen this summer, while Liverpool added Juventus man Arthur to their central midfield.
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