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Liverpool plot bid for Matheus Nunes

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13/7/2022 | 09:15pm

Liverpool have made three new signings this summer time and at the moment are on their pre-season tour in Thailand, however the membership might be about to make their fourth signing of the switch window.

What’s the most recent?

In keeping with 90min, the Merseyside membership are all in favour of signing Matheus Nunes this summer time and have made contact with the participant’s representatives.

As per the report, Liverpool are able to rival their Premier League title competitor Manchester Metropolis for the signing of the Portuguese midfielder, who might be out there for €40m (£33.8m).

Think about him & Thiago

Liverpool are reportedly making their midfield a precedence space to strengthen after the membership’s record-breaking signing of Darwin Nunez this summer time, and Nunes might be the proper choice for Jurgen Klopp’s aspect as they proceed their pursuit of extra trophies.

The Sporting CP star scored three objectives, delivered two assists, created six huge probabilities and was profitable in finishing the vast majority of his dribbles (70%) throughout a productive attacking marketing campaign.

He was additionally efficient in a defensive capability, making 1.3 tackles and 0.9 interceptions on common per recreation, in addition to successful the vast majority of his duels (55%) over 33 league appearances.

Former teammate, Goncalo Santos gave Liverpool Echo a assessment of Nunes’ qualities and expertise:

“It’s unbelievable when he has the ball at his toes. No person can catch him; it’s unattainable as a result of he’s too quick.

“In case you are within the defensive part and he will get the ball, he can run with it and fireplace the workforce 30 yards up the pitch as a result of he’s so good in possession.”

In keeping with SofaScore, Nunes’ predominant strengths are his lengthy balls and ball management, with a 92% go accuracy in his personal half throughout his appearances in Liga Portugal, which might make him the proper participant to kind a formidable midfield partnership with Liverpool star Thiago Alcantara if he joined the Reds.

Ought to Liverpool signal Nunes?

The 23-year-old dynamo who was hailed “very promising” by journalist Zach Lowry has been attracting curiosity from not solely the Champions League finalists however the Premier League champions too, so if FSG are severe about signing the participant they might want to work quick to cease Nunes from going to their league rivals.

With that being mentioned, FSG couldn’t solely bolster their midfield by signing Nunes this summer time however may additionally steal him away from Manchester Metropolis to cease them from including extra power to their workforce forward of subsequent season.