Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
Sport
Connor O'Neill

Julen Lopetegui breaks silence on Matheus Nunes transfer after fresh Liverpool interest

Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui has sent a firm transfer message to Liverpool amid continued speculation linking Matheus Nunes with a move to Anfield.

As reported by the ECHO on Tuesday morning, the Reds are continuing to explore their midfield options with Nunes under consideration. The Portugal international only joined the Molineux club last summer in a £44m deal from Sporting CP.

Nunes, who has only completed 90 minutes once since September, has made 14 appearances for Wolves so far this season. His latest one came during Saturday’s home defeat to Manchester United in the Premier League.

READ MORE: FSG seal Liverpool deal as new midfielders finally arrive - predictions for 2023

READ MORE: Liverpool stance on Matheus Nunes confirmed as January transfer obstacle emerges

The ECHO understands that Liverpool 's interest in Nunes has been described as 'long standing' and the Reds did assess the merits of the 24-year-old last term during his final season in Portugal's Primeira Liga.

But when asked about the speculation on Tuesday afternoon, Lopetegui said: “We can say that Matheus is our player, he’s a Wolves player and he’s so happy to be here”.

Liverpool could come up against Nunes at the weekend with the Reds set to host Wolves in the third round of the FA Cup. Before that, Lopetegui’s side take on Aston Villa at Villa Park as they look to move out of the relegation places.

READ NEXT

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.