Could the Matheus Nunes round peg from Manchester City be sold this summer? Sometimes during his first season, it didn’t seem like Nunes fit Pep Guardiola’s starting eleven. According to a recent analysis, he might be the most likely player Manchester City will sell this summer.

 
According to Sam Lee’s reports for the Athletic, Matheus Nunes currently seems to be the most likely player leaving City this summer. Lee notes that Bernardo Silva and Kevin De Bruyne are anticipated to remain at Manchester City presently. Furthermore mentioned is the possibility of Matheus Nunes being traded should the champions try to get a midfielder to assist Rodri. Lee also notes that Pep Guardiola wants not to have a bloated team next season and that a player might have to clear path to allow any fresh additions in Manchester City’s midfield.

 
Matheus Nunes seems to be a round peg trying to fit into a square hole.
During his first season with Manchester City Matheus Nunes occasionally displayed that he have the ability to have an effect on the world champions. Considering his pedigree and natural ability, not surprising. He has shown his quality while on spells for Wolves and Sporting Lisbon. However, during his first season as the world champions he had no major influence.

 

It is yet unknown whether such resulted from a period of adaptation from Nunes to Pep Guardiola’s expectations. At times, though, he seemed to have no obvious contribution to offer Manchester City. The seeming strengths of Nunes seem not to be exactly fit for Pep Guardiola’s strategy. With his dribbling, the Portuguese international usually takes more chances in possession that does not seem to fit the style of play of the champion. This made him seem to be a round peg being shoved into a square hole. Should he stay at Manchester City following season, it would be interesting to see whether Nunes might contribute more significantly for Pep Guardiola. However, with players like Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden, and Mateo Kovacic being preferred choices in midfield Nunes may struggle with a lack of opportunity again next season.

 
According to Sam Lee’s latest rumour, the Saudi Pro League is showing interest in Nunes. Should the champs get a bid for the Portuguese national, they might think about selling Nunes. The ball would then be in Matheus Nunes’ court of business, guided by his aspirations. Stay at the champions, then go from Manchester City or become a square peg in a square hole. That might develop into a narrative worth keeping an eye on in the next weeks.