Wolves face a late battle to sign £15million Brazilian midfielder Joao Gomes from Flamengo

Wolves face a late threat from Lyon as they attempt to sign Brazilian youngster Joao Gomes from Flamengo in a £15million deal.

The Premier League team afterwards believed a deal was close to completion sports mail announced the club had struck a £15million transfer for the midfielder.

But French side Lyon are keen to hijack his potential move to Molineux by offering £2.5m more than Wolves – despite Gomes being in London with his agent.

Wolves face a late threat from Lyon in their attempt to sign Flamengo midfielder Joao Gomes

Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui (pictured) is looking to further strengthen his squad in January

Gomes has been a regular for the Brazil side since his debut in October 2020 and has already won several awards at club level, including the Copa Libertadores.

He made 63 appearances for Flamengo in all competitions last season, scoring twice during that time. He managed to record the same number of assists.

However, Wolves have announced the signing of Pablo Sarabia from Paris St Germain for £4.4million.

Wolves have announced the signing of Pablo Sarabia from Paris St Germain for £4.4million

The 30-year-old has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal at Molineux before their reply with Liverpool in the FA Cup third round on Tuesday.

Sarabia, 30, was Spain U19 captain when Wolves coach Julen Lopetegui took charge.

Wolves have already loaned out Nice midfielder Mario Lemina and Atletico Madrid forward Matheus Cunha during the January transfer window.