The 20-year-old Brazilian, who has been making waves in Portugal's top flight with FC Porto, is the latest South American talent to be linked with a move to St. James’ Park as the Magpies look to overhaul their attacking options.
Gomes is a versatile, explosive forward primarily known for his pace and trickery down the right flank.
Having risen through the heralded São Paulo academy, he has drawn comparisons to some of Brazil's finest exports due to his style of play, cutting infield onto his preferred left foot to create goal-scoring opportunities.
Newcastle target £43.5m Brazilian winger
Newcastle’s pursuit of a right-winger comes as no surprise. With growing uncertainty surrounding the future of Anthony Gordon and a perceived lack of output from the right flank this season, the club could do with a specialist who can provide balance - and goals - to the Magpies' front three.
This season, Gomes has scored 13 times in 40 appearances across all competitions, averaging a goal every 139 minutes.
Any move for the Brazilian, who will reportedly command a price tag in the region of €50 million (£43.5m), will be a complex undertaking, though.
From a Profit and Sustainability (PSR) perspective, a £43.5m outlay would typically be amortised over a five-year contract, adding roughly £8.5m per annum to the club’s books.
While this is manageable, Newcastle’s current status coupled with last summer's spending means such an arrival likely hinges on a significant departure elsewhere to create the necessary financial headroom.
Diario AS in Spain claim there are many potential suitors for Gomes' signature, particularly in England and LaLiga, and any decision on his future will be decided after the World Cup.
In FourFourTwo's opinion, Newcastle should be looking to get their business conducted quickly given how last season's summer window panned out.
The acquisitions of Nick Woltemade, Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa, setting the club back upwards of £150m, have come to be seen as panic buys in the wake of Alexander Isak's exit.
Elanga has hardly hit the ground running at St. James' Park, meanwhile Jacob Murphy's output has dropped off this season, too, meaning right-wing is still a problem position for the club.
Newcastle look set to miss out on European football in 2026/27 which is likely to impact their ability to spend this summer, too.
