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title: "Man City: Guardiola in pole position to sign ‘one of the best’"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/man-city-transfer-rumours-sporting-lisbon-a-bola-guardiola-nunes-update-mcfc-latest/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Manchester City News"
published: "2022-05-12T16:35:51Z"
modified: "2022-05-12T16:35:51Z"
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# Man City: Guardiola in pole position to sign ‘one of the best’

**[Manchester City](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-city-news/) manager Pep Guardiola is now in pole position to sign ‘one of the best players in the world’ after officially signing Erling Haaland, according to reports.**

### The Lowdown: Huge week…

Citizens wanted to erase last week’s painful Champions League semi-final exit to Real Madrid and it’s safe to say Guardiola’s impeccable blues have done the job.

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Defeat to the Galacticos was swiftly followed by imperious displays against both Newcastle United and Wolves as City sealed back-to-back [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) victories in an all-important title race with Liverpool.

Scoring 10 goals in two matches, the Sky Blues’ attacking potency was on full display, with the club also making a huge announcement between these encounters.

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On Tuesday, City[confirmed](https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/club-statement-erling-haaland-63787789) they have agreement for the summer transfer of Haaland from Borussia Dortmund – sealing the signing of one of Europe’s most sought-after strikers.

Now, A Bola (via [Sport Witness)](https://sportwitness.co.uk/manchester-city-top-list-sign-midfielder-smell-farewell-surrounding-player/) claim Guardiola is in pole position to sign another promising player.

### The Latest: City ‘top of the list’ for Nunes…

[According to their Portuguese sources](https://sportwitness.co.uk/manchester-city-top-list-sign-midfielder-smell-farewell-surrounding-player/), City are ‘top of the list’ for Sporting CP midfielder Matheus Nunes as they emerge as frontrunners for his signature.

There is also apparently a ‘smell of farewell’ surrounding the 23-year-old who seems destined to leave the José Alvalade Stadium.

### The Verdict: Get it done?

Nunes, still very young and with bags of potential, is a player Guardiola knows very well.

Following City’s [5-0 demolition job](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA-i-CvsI48) of Sporting in their Champions League round of 16 first leg a few months ago, the Spaniard heaped praise on Sporting’s gem and revealed his admiration.

The big name tactician even called Nunes ‘[one of the best players in the world today](https://www.insidesport.com/sport-articles/pep-guardiola--matheus-nunes-is-one-of-the-best-players-in-the-world-today/3931)‘, and while that is a head-turning verdict, we believe Nunes’ statistics certainly reflect his real ability.

A marvellous ball-carrier, the starlet completes more dribbles per 90 than any Sporting player on average and completes the second-most through balls every game behind forward Pablo Sarabia ([WhoScored)](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/296/Show/Portugal-Sporting-CP).

Proving a real nightmare to play against, Nunes is also the [joint-most fouled player per 90](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/296/Show/Portugal-Sporting-CP) in Sporting’s squad alongside Joao Palhinha.

Indeed, we believe adding the sensation to City’s already-impressive Portuguese contingent certainly wouldn’t be an unpopular move.

***In other news: Guardiola could also join race to sign £354,000-per-week superstar! Find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-city-transfer-rumours/man-city-transfer-rumours-guardiola-de-jong-barcelona-daily-mail-mcfc-latest/)***