Confirmed rumours have it that Chelsea are being linked with a move for Sporting CP midfielder Matheus Nunes.
Interestingly, the Portuguese midfielder is a player that’s being admired by Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.
Portuguese media outlet A Bola has claimed that Chelsea are ready to table an offer of £42.8 million, including bonuses, for the midfielder this summer.
The reports further claims that Chelsea could make an offer as early as Wednesday as Chelsea look to bolster the squad ahead of their pre-season tour of the United States scheduled to kick off next weekend.
Jorge Mendes is the agent of Matheus Nunes – which further explains Todd Boehly’s meeting with the superstar agent.
Thomas Tuchel is working hard to remodel his attack and defence ahead of next season, but he may also tinker the midfield a little.
Saul Niguez has returned to Atletico Madrid, while the likes of Jorginho, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Ross Barkley are being linked with moves away.
N’Golo Kante has as well become injury prone – which further shows the need for a new central midfielder.
Nunes played 33 times for Sporting CP in Portugal’s top division last season – scoring three goals and recording two assists.
The 23-year-old is the typical modern-day midfielder who is tricky, but also has the industrial side to his game, as he can be very hardworking in the middle of the park.
The move for Nunes is more than just a transfer rumour. Chelsea are actually going for the 23-year-old midfielder.
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