Guardiola said he was the best player in the world, now Liverpool are on the verge of signing him

After spending around €50m on Cody Gakpo, one of the sensations of the World Cup in Qatar, Liverpool could be set to spend the same amount to revamp their midfield. The Mirror claim their interest in Wolves' Matheus Nunes is as strong as ever because the asking price for Borussia Dortmund's Jude Bellingham is too high. His quality and having so many suitors explain it.

The 'Wolves', when they got the former Sporting CP player, paid around 45 kilos for him, so it makes sense to think that this is the minimum they will accept to facilitate his landing at Anfield. For their part, the 'reds' offices want to make the hypothetical operation as cheap as possible, because, if they are considering to park the 'Bellingham front', it is not to inflate too much the expenses section of their balance sheet.

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For the player, this possibility could be very interesting, as he is currently fighting to stay in the Premier League. In the event of defending a new shield, he would be fighting for a place in the Champions League or Europa League, a much more hopeful scenario for his ambitions. So far, he has taken the field in 16 different matches as part of England's elite.

Julen Lopetegui's arrival on the Wolves bench could change the team's poor run of form, where, if Matheus Nunes proves his worth, he could emerge as a key player. If that happens, it would make it more attractive for him to continue in a squad where he would feel fulfilled in a rebuilding process. In the meantime, Liverpool must consult with manager Jürgen Klopp, who has not been overly keen to sign more players in recent press conferences.

He is the best player in the world

What is striking is that at the time, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said Matheus was the best player in the world. However, he was never interested in signing him and the Portuguese arrived at Wolverhampton. Now, it is Liverpool who are looking for his services.