Liverpool make decision on Matheus Nunes pursuit

Liverpool have reportedly made a decision about whether they will pursue a move for Sporting Lisbon star Matheus Nunes. 

The 23-year-old has been tipped to leave the Primeira Liga side this summer after he enjoyed an outstanding 2021-22 campaign at the Estádio José Alvalade.

Several top European clubs have been linked with him, including Liverpool. While Manchester City, Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham United have also been credited with an interest. 

However, according to A Bola (via Sport Witness), Jurgen Klopp’s side have walked away from talks over a move after making an approach to understand what it would take to seal a deal for the Portugal international. 

It is said that the Lions want around €50 million to let their star player leave this summer. 

Nunes himself is reportedly only interested to join a team who can give him Champions League football this season. 

And while Liverpool can offer him European football, it looks that they are not going to make an offer for the talented midfielder. 

Not worth €50m 

Nunes has been on the books of Sporting since 2019 and has made 101 appearances for them, scoring eight goals and creating nine assists. 

Last season, the 23-year-old made 33 Primeira Liga appearances and helped his side finish second in the table. 

He also started six Champions League matches for the Portuguese outfit last term, with two assists to his name. 

Nunes is highly rated for his dribbling and passing ability. He averaged 42.4 passes per game with 86.2 success percentage in the Primeira Liga last campaign (as per WhoScored).

Considering the Reds current injury crisis with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Curtis Jones and Thiago Alcantara all sidelined, signing the Sporting midfielder would have been good for the Merseyside club. 

However, €50m is a huge fee for a player who has proved his skills in Portugal only.