Newcastle United are reportedly plotting a move to sign 26-year-old Manchester City midfielder Matheus Nunes.
Matheus Nunes has fallen down the pecking order since the arrival of Ilkay Gundogan, and Pep Guardiola is willing to let the player leave this summer. The 26-year-old midfielder arrived from Wolves in 2023, but he has struggled to hold down a regular starting spot.
According to Football Insider, Newcastle United will face competition from Atletico Madrid, who have also expressed an interest in signing the player. The 26-year-old will look to play regularly at this stage of his career, and if Manchester City cannot provide him with that opportunity, he should look to move on.
Newcastle United move could tempt Nunes
The opportunity to join Newcastle United could be an attractive proposition for Nunes. The Tyneside outfit are one of the biggest clubs in the country, and they have the financial resources to put together a formidable squad for the future.
Newcastle United are looking to build a project capable of winning major trophies on a consistent basis, and Nunes will certainly want to be a part of that revolution. It remains to be seen whether the clubs can agree on a deal in the coming weeks.
The midfielder featured just 31 times last season, and most of those appearances came as a substitute. Manchester City are willing to sell Matheus Nunes this summer, and Newcastle United should look to snap him up on a bargain.
The Magpies needs to add more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and Nunes will be desperate to prove himself if he joins them. The 26-year-old has shown his quality in the Premier League with Wolves in the past, and there is no doubt that he can be a quality central midfielder in the English top flight.
It will be interesting to see if Newcastle United follow up on their interest with an offer to sign the player late on the window. The Magpies will be hoping to return to the UEFA Champions League this season, and they need quality additions. It will be interesting to see if they can beat other suitors like Atletico Madrid to his signature.
