Could Manchester City cash in on a dynamic midfielder this week? | OneFootball

As the transfer window enters its final week it could be a busy week for Manchester City. The futures of several players look set to be resolved in the coming days. But could the champions cash in on dynamic midfielder Matheus Nunes this week? There appears to be a case both for and against that move for Pep Guardiola’s side.

Wayne Veysey has previously reported for footballinsider247.com that Manchester City could sell Matheus Nunes if they receive a sizable offer this week. Furthermore, Veysey adds that the champions would sell Nunes if they received an offer of more than £40 million for the dynamic midfielder. It remains to be seen if any club would be willing to match Manchester City’s asking price for Matheus Nunes in the coming days.

There is a case both for and against Manchester City selling Matheus Nunes.

The case of Matheus Nunes is a curious one. Nunes looks to have all of the tools required to make it as a player at Manchester City. But for whatever reason he hasn’t made the impact he would’ve liked with the world champions. Based on this there is a case both for and against selling the Portuguese international.

The case to keep Nunes is a straightforward one. Pep Guardiola’s side will play more games than ever before this season. Due to this fact squad depth will be crucial for Pep Guardiola. As mentioned previously Nunes has the talent to be a contributor for Manchester City. His strengths on the ball are well known and he offers something different to Manchester City’s plethora of midfield options. If Nunes doesn’t depart the club this week he will have a role to play this season, albeit maybe not a significant one. But the plethora of midfield options at Pep Guardiola’s disposal could be the reason that City could look to cash in on the midfielder.

Manchester City are stacked with quality options in midfield. Those players are all currently ahead of Matheus Nunes in Pep Guardiola’s pecking order. As it stands Kevin De Bruyne, Mateo Kovacic, Rodri, Ilkay Gundogan, Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva are all preferred over Matheus Nunes currently in midfield. There is also James McAtee who is looking to take his game to another level this season at Manchester City. The chances for Matheus Nunes to impress this season may be fleeting. That fact alone makes a compelling case for City to cash in on Nunes if a suitable offer arrives.

Summary

There is a case both for and against the potential sale of Matheus Nunes. If he stays at Manchester City it will be on Nunes to force his way into a more regular role in Pep Guardiola’s squad. If he goes it will be a case of Nunes never truly fitting into the champions set up. It is one story to watch for over the coming days, especially if a club is willing to pay Manchester City’s asking price for the dynamic midfielder.