Manchester City have been plotting a move for Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes and submitted an their first bid earlier this week.
Their opening bid was worth around €50 million with add-ons. However, it did not take long for Wolves to reject the offer.
Manchester City formal opening bid for Matheus Nunes was there despite the denials as revealed yesterday — €55m package not enough yet to convince Wolves 🔵🇵🇹
Negotiations expected to continue as City see Nunes as priority target since Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/Cks7sB32eM
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 24, 2023
According to Transfer Specialist Fabrizio Romano City view Nunes as their priority target. Given that De Bruyne is out of action, the Blues see the need to reinforce their midfield options.
Another player linked is Crystal Palace youngster, Eze. Although, a deal would be more complicated to navigate. Both Dom Smith and Nizaar Kinsella for the Standard report that Palace would expect an offer of no less than 70m for their youngster.
Regardless, the Blues will concentrate on securing the signature of Nunes and will continue to negotiate a deal. Although they will not enter into a battle of valuations.
Development: Wolves have rejected a £47m bid from Manchester City for Matheus Nunes.
Still interest from the blues but, as with all transfers, they won’t be held to ransom over a player and are happy to walk away if Wolves’ evaluation exceeds their own. #ManCity #MCFC #Wolves
— Mike Minay (@MikeMinay) August 24, 2023
Should Wolves overvalue their player, City will walk away according to Journalist Mike Minay.