Atlético de Madrid want to surprise all fans in the last days of the transfer market and have set their sights on a Manchester City player. Although the defence remains the line that leaves the most doubts, it seems that Simeone wants to bring in a new reinforcement for the midfield. It is Matheus Nunes, a Portuguese midfielder who has not had much of a role under Pep Guardiola.
Yesterday, the red-and-white team announced the departure of Arthur Vermeeren on loan to Leipzig, although with an option to buy. On the other hand, the situation that Thomas Lemar is experiencing is a complete mystery, being left out of the last squad. Given this situation, it seems clear that the sporting management will seek to close a loan to protect themselves in the engine room .
Matheus Nunes, a surprise choice
At the moment, Atlético de Madrid is already considering the transfer market closed when a new goalkeeper arrives to replace Moldovan . Simeone has already been able to incorporate a central defender who can replace Mario Hermoso, with Clement Lenglet being the chosen one . But it seems that a door has been opened to achieve the arrival of another midfielder who will increase the competition in the middle of the field.
This is Matheus Nunes , a 26-year-old Portuguese footballer who has not had many opportunities at Manchester City . The intention of the red-and-white team would be to be able to achieve a simple loan for this campaign, although there is still no offer. This has been revealed on Sky Sports , but there are only a few days left until the market closes and a final acceleration would be needed.
It is true that the engine room has been left somewhat weak after the departure of Arthur Vermeeren to Leipzig. Pep Guardiola would have no problem letting Matheus Nunes go, as he has not been a player who has had many minutes during the past season. In addition, there are many doubts in the Colchoneros about the performance that Thomas Lemar can give during this season.
Mystery with Thomas Lemar
The French midfielder had been able to return to the pitch during this pre-season after his injury at Mestalla . He enjoyed some starting positions and even lifted the trophy against Kitchee SC as captain of the red-and-white team. However, when the moment of truth arrived, Thomas Lemar had disappeared from training and the call-ups.
Atlético de Madrid 's wish would be to be able to find a new destination for him in the last days of the summer transfer market . That option would be the most complicated, as it is an objective that has been dragged on for many years. Of course, if the sports management manages to sign Matheus Nunes , it would send a very clear message for the future of the Frenchman.