According to Fabrizio Romano‘s latest update, Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Matheus Nunes is on the verge of joining Manchester City. The Citizens had their first bid rejected a few days ago, but the club continued their pursuit of the player.
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Matheus Nunes Very Close to Signing for Manchester City
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Negotiations Enter Final Stages
City submitted their first bid for the Wolves midfielder a few days ago for a fee in the region of £47 million, including add-ons, which was rejected. According to Romano, the blue half of Manchester have sent a new bid in excess of £52 million to Wolverhampton Wanderers.
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The Italian journalist reported that the negotiations are now in the final stages, and the Champions League holders are increasingly confident of landing the “incredible” midfielder before the transfer window shuts. Pep Guardiola is reportedly a big fan of the Portuguese international.
What Will Matheus Nunes Bring to Manchester City?
The Premier League holders entered the transfer market for a midfielder after their talisman, Kevin De Bruyne suffered a serious injury early in the season. Lucas Paqueta was identified as the first option to replace the Belgian, but the deal collapsed at the last moment due to off-the-field issues.
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The Portugal international is a very well-rounded footballer who possesses strong fundamentals. He is a versatile midfielder and can carry out multiple roles in the middle of the park. The former Sporting CP man has a strong dribbling ability, which enables him to carry the ball forward at pace. He has the tendency to make well-timed runs into the box from midfield, a trait the Citizens will miss with the departure of Ilkay Gundogan and the injury to De Bruyne.
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