Game-Changer Alert: Man City Readies New Offer of £60m for Matheus Nunes as Wolves Stand Firm
Man City set to make new bid for midfielder Matheus Nunes as they seek a replacement for injured Kevin De Bruyne Wolves holding out for £60m after rejecting previous £47m offer Nunes' ball-carrying skills align with Guardiola's requirements Follow transfer updates on Sky Sports
Manchester City are anticipated to make a renewed offer for Matheus Nunes, as Wolves remain adamant on not selling the midfielder for anything less than £60m. Last week, the Premier League and European champions had their bid of £47m rejected by Wolves.
Nunes signed for Wolves in the summer of last year for a club-record fee of £42m from Sporting. He currently has four years left on his contract, with the option to extend it by an additional 12 months.
Despite displaying moments of brilliance, such as his exceptional volley against Chelsea in the previous season, the 24-year-old has only managed to score one goal for the club so far.
Nunes has had a disappointing beginning to the season. He played in Wolves' 1-0 loss against Manchester United and was then red-carded in the 4-1 defeat at home against Brighton.
City is in search of a dynamic midfielder following Kevin De Bruyne's lengthy absence due to a hamstring injury sustained in the season's opening match against Burnley.
Ball-carrier Nunes provides skillset Guardiola is seeking
Pep Guardiola praised Matheus Nunes as one of the world's top players in February of last year, following Manchester City's victory over Sporting in the Champions League knockout tie. Nunes, who has been highly esteemed by Guardiola for a long time, joined Wolves after that season's conclusion and displayed flashes of his exceptional abilities. His impressive goal from a tight angle against Chelsea in April was even nominated for Premier League goal of the season.
City's interest in Nunes remains intriguing, considering that this is his sole objective in the competition. The fact that it was a remarkable goal encapsulates his tenure at Wolves - showing glimpses of his potential, yet struggling to fully synchronize all aspects of his game. Explore Adam Bate's analysis on this topic in our football feature.
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