It’s quite a turnaround from the situation earlier this year. Back in March, Vasco were reportedly reluctant to entertain offers. They wanted to keep the Colombian until after the World Cup, hoping his value would rise.
Eight months later, the mood appears to have changed. Gómez has enjoyed a productive season in Brazil, and there’s now talk of a January departure with little resistance from his club.
The winger has made 51 appearances in 2026, scoring eight goals and providing six assists. His numbers across the different competitions look like this:
| Competition | Apps | Minutes | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasileirão | 28 | 2,233 | 5 | 2 |
| Copa do Brasil | 7 | 532 | 2 | 2 |
| Copa Sudamericana | 7 | 454 | 0 | 1 |
| Campeonato Carioca | 9 | 741 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 51 | 3,960 | 8 | 6 |
Those figures tell a decent story. Gómez has played plenty of football, with most of his goals coming in the Brasileirão. He’s also shown he can contribute in cup competitions.
There’s still room for improvement, especially with his finishing and crossing. His ability to beat defenders has never really been the issue. Turning those dangerous runs into goals and assists more regularly is the next challenge.
Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest both in the race
Brazilian journalist Léo Lacerda reported on Saturday that Bournemouth remain interested in Gómez. Bayer Leverkusen are also keeping an eye on him, with a potential deal valued at around €20m (£17.5m).
That puts the Cherries firmly back in the conversation after their interest was first reported earlier this year.
Nottingham Forest have now joined them, according to Vasco supporters’ account Estagiário do Vasco, citing information gathered alongside several insiders.
Their report puts the initial figures at approximately €18m (£15.8m). There’s no confirmation of a formal bid, though, so we’re still talking about reported interest and potential transfer figures.
For Bournemouth, this would be another attempt to recruit from Vasco after signing Rayan. Forest, meanwhile, have their own history of shopping in Brazil, with Igor Jesus and Jair Cunha among their recent arrivals.
Both clubs have shown they’re willing to bring players directly from Brazilian football. Gómez could be another opportunity.
Vasco may no longer stand in the way
There’s another interesting development here, and it comes from journalists covering Vasco for Globo Esporte. Speaking on a podcast, they suggested Gómez is unlikely to remain at the club in 2027.
One of the journalists went further, predicting a January departure with no resistance from Vasco.
“I think Gómez will leave in this window. There won’t be any resistance at all,” he said.
He also recalled that the Colombian had made his ambitions clear when he arrived in Rio de Janeiro. Gómez wanted to return to European football as soon as possible.
The journalist described the potential transfer as a good outcome for everyone involved.
“He was sidelined elsewhere and needed to rebuild his confidence. He came, had a good year with us and scored important goals. Now Vasco can capitalise on that, and he can get what he wanted.”
A deal at the reported figures would also represent Vasco’s second-biggest sale, behind Rayan, according to the podcast’s assessment.
So the Brazilian club’s position appears much softer than it was earlier this year, and the player reportedly wants to return to Europe.
Neither English side has been confirmed as having submitted an offer. Still, with January approaching and Vasco apparently open to doing business, Gómez is looking like a name worth watching closely.
