# Midfielder Gomes near £38m Aston Villa transfer

Midfielder Gomes is on the verge of a £38 million move to Aston Villa. The deal would make him a key addition to Villa's squad for the upcoming season. This transfer is notable as a significant investment in the Premier League club's midfield.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cre4dvgp717o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:18:25 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/20/joao-gomes-signs-aston-villa-lewis-hall-antonee-robinson-manchester-united-transfer-latest) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:45:42 GMT