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Jake Stokes

Thomas Tuchel snatches dream £43m Pep Guardiola transfer as Chelsea copy Bruno Fernandes trick

Thomas Tuchel looks set to heed Pep Guardiola's instruction and take a leaf out of Manchester United's book, with Chelsea reportedly preparing a huge bid for Matheus Nunes. The Sporting star has been heavily linked with an exit from Estádio José Alvalade this summer amid rival interest from Manchester City.

Nunes featured 33 times for the Portuguese giants in Liga NOS this summer, directly contributing to five goals from the heart of midfield. His impressive displays steered Sporting towards a title charge with his energetic and combative displays, growing into one of Europe's hottest prospects.

According to A Bola, via the Express, the Blues will look to offer around £39million for the 23-year-old maestro, plus an additional £4million in add-ons. The west Londoners are reportedly looking to capitalise on the reluctance among potential suitors to table bids, with Wolverhampton Wanderers and Everton also said to be in the transfer race.

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