Matheus Nunes was willing to sign for Manchester City at any price in the final days of the market to the point where he declared himself in absentia to force his club, Wolverhampton, to let him go.
Lost due to suspension on Saturday in his team’s victory against Everton on the third day of the Premier League (0-1), Matheus Nunes He was unable to attend practice on Sunday or today despite coach Gary O’Neil’s permission to be absent.
Even if he ends up walking away and eventually being signed by City, the 25-year-old Portuguese midfielder will be fined for his indiscipline.
Wolves are asking for 70 million
Wolves rejected an offer of 55 million euros presented last week. The city has increased it to over 60 in the past few hoursbut Wolves expect him to reach 70 before the European market closes next Friday.
Negotiations are still ongoing, while Matheus Nunes has already agreed a deal with City to bolster a midfield orphaned by Kevin DeBruyne for three to four months due to the muscle injury he sustained on the opening day of the Premier League match against Burnley which led to him undergoing surgery.
Record signing a year ago
Matheus Nunes signed a year ago from Sporting de Portugal in exchange for €45 million and he remains the most expensive player in Wolves’ history and was a key player in securing their Premier League permanence last season. His contract expires in 2027.
Source: La Verdad
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