Matheus Nunes | agrees to go to wolves

[sglowrider]

An alternative to Frenkie being touted for a move --- Sporting's midfielder Matheus Nunes. Portuguese newspaper Correio do Manha claims United are considering making a move for Nunes, while there is also said to be interest from City.

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[Tarrou]

looks like a tidy little player

would probably cost a fair bit I imagine

 

[sglowrider]

looks like a tidy little player

would probably cost a fair bit I imagine

I think Sporting only paid like E300k for him a season or two ago.

 

[Jibbs]

Frankie and him will form a great midfield partnership

 

[DJ_21]

looks like a tidy little player

would probably cost a fair bit I imagine

Think he’s got like a 51 million release clause but we could probably get him for about 40.

 

[SportingCP96]

I’ve made a thread on him. Pep loved him and gave him big praise.

He is very good and I hope he stays at least one more year.

 

[AussieDevil]

Really talented player, pretty sure he has only played 2 full seasons of top flight football at 23 though, so not as experienced as you'd like him to be by his age. However, every player develops differently and I wouldnt be opposed us going after him if we can get him for 25-30m.

 

[sglowrider]

Think he’s got like a 51 million release clause but we could probably get him for about 40.

At little less that what we paid for Bruno? I think closer to 30m is fair considering how much they paid for him too.

 

[DickDastardly]

Do love a fast turning midfielder.

 

[SportingCP96]

Do love a fast turning midfielder.

His body feints are brilliant. I love simple and effective skills like that

 

[KikiDaKats]

I really like the way he plays, my judgement might not be the best when it comes to him.
If management think he is good enough to play for United I’d have high expectations. Believe he is capable of reaching great heights with us.

 

[DJ_21]

Really want us to sign this player! We need to be smart and think outside of the box and take a risk with these types of signings! Only thing is he’s more a box to box so we’d still need a DM with him.

 

[Sea-Cow]

Does he play for the national team?

 

[amolbhatia50k]

Looks like he can dribble. Is he a good passer?

 

[Charles Miller]

Does he play for the national team?

Was called to Brazil some time ago but refused it.

 

[SportingCP96]

Does he play for the national team?

Portugal international and has scored 1 goal

 

[SportingCP96]

Looks like he can dribble. Is he a good passer?

Yes.
Reference my thread on him

 

[GledTheRed]

Yes.
Reference my thread on him

Can we merge em?

 

[Grande]

An alternative to Frenkie being touted for a move --- Sporting's midfielder Matheus Nunes. Portuguese newspaper Correio do Manha claims United are considering making a move for Nunes, while there is also said to be interest from City.

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Every time I see a video that cuts before you see were the passes, shots and runs end up, I lose interest immediately.

 

[amolbhatia50k]

Every time I see a video that cuts before you see were the passes, shots and runs end up, I lose interest immediately.

That's why I asked if he is a good passer. Nearly everything in that clip is a dribble followed by a cut to the next dribble.

 

[SportingCP96]

Can we merge em?

I don’t see why not but I don’t know how to do so

 

[Sea-Cow]

Portugal international and has scored 1 goal

Thank you both for indulging my laziness.

 

[didz]

Found @SportingCP96 's thread on him, thought I'd link it: https://www.redcafe.net/threads/matheus-nunes-sporting-cp.468961/

Sounds and looks like a de Jong alternative, with his close control, array of feints and love of the deep left half space. Probably doesn't operate from quite as deep as Frenkie, but looks like a midfielder who can get the ball through the lines and up the pitch.

 

[SportingCP96]

Found @SportingCP96 's thread on him, thought I'd link it: https://www.redcafe.net/threads/matheus-nunes-sporting-cp.468961/

Sounds and looks like a de Jong alternative, with his close control, array of feints and love of the deep left half space. Probably doesn't operate from quite as deep as Frenkie, but looks like a midfielder who can get the ball through the lines and up the pitch.

He’s a box to box player with a work horse engine. Think of him as a more technically gifted and much better passer then Renato Sanches but not as physically imposing.

 

[BerryBerryShrew]

He’s a box to box player with a work horse engine. Think of him as a more technically gifted and much better passer then Renato Sanches but not as physically imposing.

If he operates as a B2B and has a great on.pitch work ethic, could he work alongside FDJ in midfield as opposed to being an alternative to him?

 

[Lash]

Struggling to believe any report out of Portugal. We're poised to bid for half the league at this point.

 

[Grande]

That's why I asked if he is a good passer. Nearly everything in that clip is a dribble followed by a cut to the next dribble.

Maddening. It’s like trying to make Nani’s worst season seem like Messi’s best.

 

[SportingCP96]

Struggling to believe any report out of Portugal. We're poised to bid for half the league at this point.

He’s stated he wants to stay so I don’t seem him leaving this summer.

 

[SportingCP96]

If he operates as a B2B and has a great on.pitch work ethic, could he work alongside FDJ in midfield as opposed to being an alternative to him?

I believe so as FDJ is a very different player.

 

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[sglowrider]

He’s stated he wants to stay so I don’t seem him leaving this summer.

Booo! Hissss!

 

[FrankDrebin]

Looks extremely technically skilled and composed under the press, which is a fair amount going by this video.
Nice weight and variety in his passing and seems tenacious and full of running without the ball.

Hate to say it but he looks like the type of player who'd fit in seamlessly at Liverpool under Klopp.

 

[sglowrider]

Really talented player, pretty sure he has only played 2 full seasons of top flight football at 23 though, so not as experienced as you'd like him to be by his age. However, every player develops differently and I wouldnt be opposed us going after him if we can get him for 25-30m.

He didn't develop in an academy if I am not mistaken -- so he has a streetballer mentality. The question is could he fit in a more systems/regimented approach that ETH would employ?

 

[SportingCP96]

He didn't develop in an academy if I am not mistaken -- so he has a streetballer mentality. The question is could he fit in a more systems/regimented approach that ETH would employ?

Ya he was never formed in a legit academy and is just a naturally gifted street baller who Sporting picked up at Estoril. Up until 19 he was still working at his mothers bakery. His trajectory has been fantastic so far.

His natural ability was very eviden and all that was needed was for him to be coached and developed tactically which he has done very well with Amorim.

 

[OpenIntrovert]

He is an attacking midfielder, which we already have tons here (Bruno, Van De Beek, Fred, Pereira, Hannibal and even Sancho). De Jong has the ability to defend and hold possession which is a key attribute for a CM while Nunes attributes are more towards creativity, dribbling and forwarding possession. He does track back but it is not his key attribute.

 

[mu4c_20le]

Sign him up ten hagy, kid will be a star

 

[ti vu]

He’s stated he wants to stay so I don’t seem him leaving this summer.

Di Maria vibe

 

[sglowrider]

Ya he was never formed in a legit academy and is just a naturally gifted street baller who Sporting picked up at Estoril. Up until 19 he was still working at his mothers bakery. His trajectory has been fantastic so far.

His natural ability was very eviden and all that was needed was for him to be coached and developed tactically which he has done very well with Amorim.

A central-mid Nani. Question will be if he is able to be disciplined enough for an ETH system in the middle of the park esp when he is going to base/build his entire approach around FDJ?

 

[lenny_1248]

I like him. Wondered why United do not consider him as a De Jong anternative (or maybe they do?). Would prefer him to Neves.
Good dribbling, good carrier of the ball, strong, powerful.