Aston Villa, Newcastle and Sunderland Track Shakhtar Midfield Talent Marlon Gomes

Shakhtar Donetsk young Brazilian midfielder Marlon Gomes registered his name on one of this summer's most active transfer agendas. 

According to exclusive information obtained by SportsBoom Sunderland, Aston Villa and Newcastle United are monitoring Gomes closely.

€20 Million Shakhtar Set the Price

Shakhtar Donetsk have placed €20 million on the table for Gomes. The Ukrainian club displays a stubborn seller's attitude regarding this matter. 

According to sources close to SportsBoom, Shakhtar has no intention to drop below this figure for the time being.

This price tag directly affects the budget planning of the interested clubs. 

While this sum represents a serious investment from the perspective of Sunderland, it can be evaluated as a more accessible figure for Aston Villa and Newcastle. 

However, the involvement of multiple clubs strengthens Shakhtar's hand.

Gomes isn't the only Shakhtar player on the lips of English clubs; winger Prosper Obah is also garnering interest from the likes of newly promoted Coventry, and Championship outfits Southampton and Middlesbrough. 

Three Different Projects Single Target

Sunderland, as a club aiming to remain permanent in the Premier League, might be positioning Gomes as a long-term investment. 

Aston Villa is in search of deepening its squad to sustain its journey on the European stage. 

Newcastle United also demonstrated multiple times this season that they want to add quality to their midfield.

There is no information that a concrete step has been taken yet regarding personal terms. The process is in its early stages but is gaining speed.

Profile of the Brazilian Talent

Gomes represents one of the latest links in the tradition of Shakhtar to develop young talents. 

The Brazilian midfielder attracts attention with his ball control, positioning intelligence and playmaking capacity. 

Appearing on the pitch in the European adventures of Shakhtar, Gomes found the opportunity to prove himself in high-tempo matches.

When the physical and tactical demands of the Premier League are taken into consideration, it is evaluated that Gomes possesses a profile that can adapt to this league immediately. 

According to sources close to SportsBoom, the technical staff of the interested clubs watched the player on site multiple times.

Bargaining Power of Shakhtar

Shakhtar Donetsk maintains a strong position in the transfer market despite the challenging conditions created by the Ukrainian war in recent years. 

The club possesses a deep-rooted history of selling the Brazilian players it developed for high fees. The €20 million requested for Gomes is a natural reflection of this strategy.

The involvement of multiple Premier League clubs shows that Shakhtar possesses the luxury of waiting without entering a search for compromise on this price. Unless the interest decreases, the figure will not drop.