Wolves manager Gary O’Neil has expressed his belief that midfielder Matheus Nunes will not be leaving the club despite interest from Manchester City. This comes after Nunes stopped training with Wolves, possibly due to City’s opening offer of £47 million being turned down. O’Neil reassured reporters that there has been no improved bid and that Nunes is still a part of the team. The manager remains optimistic that a resolution can be reached in the coming days.
Matheus Nunes joined Wolves from Sporting Lisbon in August last year for a club-record fee of around €45m. The Portuguese midfielder signed a five-year contract with an option for an additional year. The 23-year-old has since become an integral part of Wolves’ squad and has earned 11 caps for Portugal.
City’s Interest in Nunes
Manchester City’s interest in Nunes comes as they seek to strengthen their midfield following Kevin De Bruyne’s long-term injury. The defending Premier League champions are in need of a player of Nunes’ caliber to fill the void left by De Bruyne’s absence. However, Wolves have made it clear that they value Nunes significantly higher than City’s initial offer.
O’Neil confirmed that Nunes made the decision to stop training with the team after City’s bid was rejected. As per club policy, the midfielder was allowed to take this step, but O’Neil remains hopeful that Nunes will continue to be committed to Wolves. The manager emphasized that there has been no improved bid from City and that Nunes is still under contract with the club.
Despite the ongoing transfer speculation, O’Neil expressed his confidence in finding a solution that is agreeable to all parties. The manager believes that in the next few days, private conversations between him and Nunes will take place, which could potentially lead to a resolution. O’Neil’s positive outlook suggests that he fully expects Nunes to remain with Wolves beyond the transfer window.
Wolves’ focus now turns to their upcoming Premier League match against Crystal Palace. The team will be keen to put the transfer distractions aside and continue their strong start to the season. Having secured a convincing 5-0 victory over League One club Blackpool in the EFL Cup, Wolves will be aiming to carry that momentum into the league fixture against Crystal Palace on Sunday.
Despite the interest from Manchester City, Wolves manager Gary O’Neil remains confident that Matheus Nunes will stay at the club. While Nunes has stopped training with the team, there have been no improved bids from City, and O’Neil is optimistic that a resolution can be reached through private discussions. The focus now shifts to Wolves’ upcoming match against Crystal Palace, where they will aim to maintain their positive start to the season.
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