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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Portuguese newspaper share Matheus Nunes transfer update"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-sporting-lisbon-o-jogo-matheus-nunes-update-latest-thfc-transfer-news/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Tottenham Hotspur News"
published: "2022-03-16T09:40:05Z"
modified: "2022-03-16T09:40:05Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: Portuguese newspaper share Matheus Nunes transfer update

**As per Portuguese newspaper O Jogo, as shared by [Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/tottenham-already-enquired-midfielder-will-need-least-e40m-sign/), there has been an update on Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Sporting CP’s star midfielder Matheus Nunes.**

### The Lowdown: Nunes in demand…

Spurs have been linked with a move for the 23-year-old who has been really impressing this season under manager Ruben Amorim.

[Tottenham latest developments!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/tottenham-latest-news-copy/)

Nunes, standing out as one of Sporting’s most threatening players in Liga NOS, has completed more successful take-ons per 90 than any player in their squad (2.3) whilst attracting the second-most fouls on average ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/296/Show/Portugal-Sporting-CP)).

Proving a real menace for defenders abroad, the young star has attracted interest from Tottenham and a host of Premier League sides, with managing director Fabio Paratici even sending officials to run the rule over him back in February (O Jogo via [Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/tottenham-official-portugal-friday-evening-spurs-wont-want-another-luis-diaz-scenario/)).

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Now, O Jogo (via [SW](https://sportwitness.co.uk/tottenham-already-enquired-midfielder-will-need-least-e40m-sign/)) bring an update as Spurs make pre-summer contact in the form of an approach.

### The Latest: Tottenham contact made…

Indeed, according to their sources, the Lilywhites have ‘already enquired’ over Nunes, who has a [€60 million (£50m) release clause](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-city-add-sporting-player-23398947) in his contract running till 2026.

However, O Jogo claim that Sporting are willing to sell for less than that as they set a price of ‘at least €40m (£34m)’ for any interested club to sign Nunes.

### The Verdict: Make the move?

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte has again suggested that the club [need to match his ambition](https://twitter.com/Dan_KP/status/1503863103112495108) if the Italian is to remain in charge.

Bearing this in mind, signing a player of Nunes’ calibre could be a real statement of intent, especially considering Premier League champions Man City also have the bright number 8 [on their list of targets.](https://sportwitness.co.uk/doors-open-txiki-soriano-restaurant-chat-lead-man-city-signing/)

Sky Blues boss Pep Guardiola has also lavished praise on Nunes following his side’s [5-0 demolition of Sporting](https://www.squawka.com/en/pep-guardiola-young-star-best-in-the-world-hyperbole-bielsa-lahm-foden/) in the Champions League last 16.

The Spaniard even branded him [‘one of the best players in the world’](https://www.squawka.com/en/pep-guardiola-young-star-best-in-the-world-hyperbole-bielsa-lahm-foden/), a huge statement by one of Europe’s most elite bosses.

As Sporting are willing to part with Nunes for less than his £50m clause, it appears Tottenham could have a real chance to make an ambitious move this summer.

***In other news: Tottenham official travels to club as Conte now eyes ’emerging superstar’ with Son’s agent! Find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/bremer-spurs-transfer-latest-conte-stellini/)***