According to journalist Jacques Talbot, some promising Manchester City transfer news has come to light involving Sporting Lisbon star Matheus Nunes.

The Lowdown: Sky Blue summer of change?

After sealing their fourth domestic crown in five seasons on an unbelievable final-day triumph last season, the Premier League champions could be set for a sweeping summer of change at the Etihad Stadium.

As manager Pep Guardiola reportedly sets his sights on Leeds United star Kalvin Phillips and Brighton sensation Marc Cucurella, it is believed that a plethora of first-team exits may be possible.

Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus, Ilkay Gundogan, Riyad Mahrez, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Nathan Ake have all been mentioned as potential departures, with Barcelona also eyeing a move for superstar Bernardo Silva.

Depending on developments, City's sporting director Txiki Begiristain may well need to keep tabs on more potential signings.

While Phillips and Cucurella are believed to be the club's main targets, Talbot has now shared some news involving Portuguese top-flight revelation Nunes.

The Latest: Man City firmly in Nunes transfer race...

According to the reporter on Twitter, City are firmly in the race to sign the Sporting star and are showing the 'most interest' alongside Wolves, even if the in-demand Nunes has 'ten clubs' after him.

Talbot added that a bid of €45m (£39m) would be enough to secure a deal for the Sky Blues.

He explained: "Exc: Understand Man City are keen on Sporting CP star Matheus Nunes. The centre-midfielder has about ten clubs looking at him - including PSG - but looks like it will be a Premier League move this window. Told an offer of €45m should do it."

The Verdict: Get it done?

As per WhoScored, the dazzling 23-year-old finished 2021/22 as one of Sporting's top five performers by average match rating, having completed more successful take-ons per 90 minutes (2.5) than any of his team-mates.

Still very young and with a glowing reputation judging by the sheer scale of transfer interest, Nunes moving to City for just £39m would appear to be a very shrewd move, with Guardiola himself even once calling him one of the best players in world football currently.