Manchester City, Hwang Hee-chan's colleague MF 78.7 billion won in "too thin midfield deps" → Refusal...Prepare for ultimatum + Already 'individual agreement'
Fabrizio Romano, a reporter specializing in the transfer market, said on his social networking service (SNS) on the 26th (Korea Standard Time) that Manchester City is preparing a final offer to recruit Wolverhampton midfielder Mateus Nunice.
The reporter said, "Man City and Wolverhampton are in direct contact about the Nunice deal. He is Manchester City's top target, he said. "After the previous offer of 55 million euros (about 78.7 billion won) in package transfer fees was rejected, a new proposal will be submitted, which will be Manchester City's last attempt."
"Nunice also wants to transfer." "Manchester City has always talked with Wolverhampton," he said, predicting that once the agreement between the clubs is completed, the transfer process can be completed.
The reporter said earlier on the 24th, "Man City submitted its first proposal for Nunes. It is a package proposal that includes bonuses in the basic transfer fee exceeding 50 million euros (about 71.6 billion won), he said. "Nunice has already agreed on personal conditions with Manchester City."
But Wolverhampton refused. Wolverhampton said it wants an offer from Nunice that is close to at least 70 million euros (about 10.2 billion won).
However, if Manchester City meets Wolverhampton's requirements mentioned above while preparing for an improved offer, Nunice is more likely to go to Manchester City.
Manchester City recruited a total of three players this summer. Matteo Kovacic, Yoshko Gvardiol, and Jeremy Dokuda. Gvardiol and Doku are centre-backs and wingers, with Kovacic in a similar position as Nunice as central midfielders.
What should be noted is the age of Kovacic. He is already 29 years old and is in his prime. Manchester City paid him a transfer fee of 29.1 million euros (about 41.6 billion won).
However, he paid 90 million euros (about 128.8 billion won) and 60 million euros (about 85.9 billion won) respectively to Gvardiol and Doku, who are 21 years old. For Nunice, who was born in 1998, who is still 24 years old, 70 million euros seems to be an appropriate price for Manchester City.
However, Wolverhampton seems to be trying to find its own money. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, he immediately moved to Portugal and showed his talent in Sporting via Estoril Freia. Promoted to the adult team in May 2020, he played 101 sports career games until the 2021/22 season, scoring 8 goals and 9 assists.
Nunice, who was a central midfielder and was good at attacking based on his excellent dribbling skills and fast speed, received attention from Wolverhampton and entered the Premier League last summer. At that time, Nunes' transfer fee was 45 million euros (about 64.4 billion won).
Nunense, who played 34 games in the Premier League in the 2022/23 season, still maintained his skills and continued his performance in the newly started 2023/24 season. However, he will not be able to play in the third round against Everton due to accumulated warnings in the second round against Brighton & Hove Albion.
If Nunes joins Manchester City, Manchester City's midfield will be tougher and younger. Ilkay Gündogan left for Barcelona, but Bernardu Silva (29) renewed his contract. Currently, Calvin Phillips (27) is a backup resource except for Rodri (27) and Kovacic (29).
For Manchester City, which has to play the UEFA Champions League, the Premier League, the FA Cup, the League Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup in December, the midfield depth is quite thin.
The joining of Nunes, who is three years younger than Rodri, is considered an important card to enhance midfield mobility. With about a week left before the transfer market deadline, attention is being paid to whether Manchester City will be able to succeed in recruiting Nunice.