Barcelona: Club interested in midfielder Matheus Nunes

Barcelona has expressed interest in acquiring the services of Matheus Nunes, the talented midfielder currently playing for Wolverhampton Wanderers. According to transfer journalist Matteo Moretto, scouts from Barcelona have been closely monitoring the 24-year-old Portuguese player and have been impressed with his performances on the pitch.

However, one potential obstacle in the pursuit of Nunes is the hefty price tag associated with him. Wolverhampton Wanderers are unlikely to part ways with their prized asset for a bargain, as Nunes recently signed a five-year contract with the English Premier League club in August 2022 for a club-record transfer fee of €45 million (£38 million).

Nunes has also made a name for himself on the international stage, representing Portugal in the national football team. He has earned 11 caps and has netted one goal for his country. In the current season, Nunes has showcased his versatility and skill, contributing with two goals and two assists in 34 games for Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Despite Barcelona’s keen interest in Nunes, the Catalan club faces financial constraints due to the wage ceiling imposed by LaLiga. This may pose a challenge in their pursuit of the talented midfielder, as they may need to find creative solutions to meet the financial demands associated with acquiring Nunes.

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Nunes’ contract with Wolverhampton Wanderers extends until the summer of 2027, with an option for another season, which further adds to the complexity of any potential transfer negotiations. Wolverhampton Wanderers are unlikely to let go of Nunes easily, as he is a valuable asset to their team and has a long-term contract in place.

It remains to be seen how Barcelona will approach their pursuit of Matheus Nunes, considering the financial constraints they face and the contractual commitments of the player with Wolverhampton Wanderers. Nevertheless, Nunes’ impressive performances on the pitch and his potential as a talented midfielder make him a highly sought-after player in the transfer market. As the transfer window approaches, football fans and pundits alike will be eagerly watching the developments surrounding Nunes’ future and whether Barcelona can successfully secure his services.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.