Matheus Luiz Nunes is a professional footballer who plays midfield position for Primeira Liga side Sporting CP and the Portugal national team. Nunes started his career with Ericeirense
Chelsea is poised to make a £43m bid for Sporting Lisbon’s Matheus Nunes to steal a march on Wolves as new owner Todd Boehly aims to land his foremost signing since taking over from Roman Abramovich. According to a report from the Portuguese outlet, Chelsea is ready to pound the market and make a proposal for the Sporting Lisbon midfielder
Thomas Tuchel has made no additions this summer, despite interest in defender Jules Koude, Raheem Sterling, and Raphinha, as well as ongoing rumors enclosing Cristiano Ronaldo and now Nunes. New Chelsea owner Boehly is looking to make a rapid impact at the club this summer, and Nunes would be one of the smart moves in refreshing the club’s midfield opportunities.
The 23-year-old central midfielder shone in the Champions League last season shining so brightly that Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola even singled him out for praise.