FC Porto demands £39M for winger William Gomes amid Premier League interest

Porto bought William Gomes for €9 million in January 2025. Eighteen months later, they want €60 million to let him go.

The 20-year-old Brazilian winger has emerged as one of the more interesting young talents in Portuguese football, attracting serious attention from Manchester United as the summer transfer window approaches. Porto’s asking price sits at roughly £39 million, down from the €80 million release clause originally written into his contract, but still a significant multiple of what the club paid São Paulo to bring him over.

What Porto actually have here

Gomes, born in March 2006, plays primarily on the right wing and has appeared in 34 matches for Porto since arriving from Brazil, scoring 8 goals along the way.

His current market valuation sits at €25 million, which means Porto’s asking price of €60 million is already a significant premium over what independent assessments suggest he’s worth.

The original €80 million release clause tells you something about how Porto rated him when they signed the deal. The fact that they’ve reportedly softened to €60 million suggests they’re willing to do business, just not at a discount.

Manchester United’s interest and what it signals

United officials have reportedly traveled to Portugal for discussions. No formal bid has been submitted as of late June 2026, and Porto has not received any official approaches, but the conversations are happening.

Porto manager Francesco Farioli has clearly made Gomes a fixture in his setup, and the club has been vocal about viewing him as central to their longer-term project.

The broader pattern and what to watch

Porto paid €9 million, built the player up over 18 months, and are now seeking a return that would represent one of their better pieces of business in recent memory.

Recent reports from early June 2026 suggest a further reduction in Porto’s asking price for Gomes beyond the move from €80 million to €60 million, signaling flexibility while a deal quietly inches toward happening anyway.

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