Expected window: January 2027
Matheus Nunes to FC Barcelona
Last update: 16 days ago
Evidence score
FC Barcelona are exploring a move for Manchester City right-back Matheus Nunes.
- Independent sources10/40
1 independent source (max 4); 2 other outlets only repeat someone else's reporting
- Source track record10/25
The independent sources have no history yet (assumed 40%)
- Deal stage0/25
Stage: interest
- How recent8/10
Last update 16 days ago
What we know
FC Barcelona are exploring a move for Manchester City right-back Matheus Nunes.
He is viewed as a potential reinforcement for the squad. Interest emerged on 18 Oct when Todomercadoweb reported that artwork is among the clubs pursuing the player. The claim was attributed to Ekrem Konur, per Todomercadoweb.
Key findings
- First report: 18 Oct 2026, Ekrem Konur.
- 1 independent source behind it (Ekrem Konur); 2 other outlets only repeat earlier reporting.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- 1 report attributes the story to CaughtOffside, whose own article is not among the sources.
- No second independent source corroborates it.
- Latest evidence: 16 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekrem Konur 18/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Barcelona and several Premier League clubs are monitoring Matheus Nunes. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| Todomercadoweb 18/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | FC Barcelona is among the clubs interested in Manchester City right-back Matheus Nunes as a potential reinforcement. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Ekrem Konur Journalist cited — Ekrem Konur: 2 judged cases, too few to rate |
| flashgoalsport | Tier 4 · Speculative | Barcelona has made an offer for Matheus Nunes, valued at €45 million. Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Repeats another outlet |
Timeline
- 18 Oct 2026 · TodomercadowebFC Barcelona is among the clubs interested in Manchester City right-back Matheus Nunes as a potential reinforcement.
Repeats reporting attributed to Ekrem Konur. Stage: interest
- 18 Oct 2026 · Ekrem KonurBarcelona and several Premier League clubs are monitoring Matheus Nunes.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- Date unknown · flashgoalsportBarcelona has made an offer for Matheus Nunes, valued at €45 million.
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
Does Barcelona need him?
Right-Back: the full-backs Barcelona already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current full-backs (4)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jules Koundé | Right-Back | 27 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Alejandro Balde | Left-Back | 23 | 30 Jun 2028 |
| Xavi Espart | Right-Back | 19 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| João Cancelo | Right-Back | 32 | 30 Jun 2029 |
Recent signings in this position
- João Cancelo (Right-Back)2026/27 · free from Al-Hilal SFC
- Xavi Espart (Right-Back)2026/27 · from FC Barcelona Atlètic · fee undisclosed
- Héctor Fort (Right-Back)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at Elche CF
- Jofre Torrents (Left-Back)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · from FC Barcelona Atlètic · fee undisclosed
- João Cancelo (Right-Back)2025/26 · on loan from Al-Hilal SFC
- Álex Valle (Left-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Como 1907
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 18 Oct 2026
- Latest report
- 18 Oct 2026 (15 days ago)
- Transfer window
- January 2027: shuts in 91 days
The window the reports point to. If the move has not happened 10 days after it shuts, the dossier closes as not done.
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2028
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
Score over time
Player profile
- Full name
- Matheus Luiz Nunes
- Age
- 28
- Agent
- Gestifute
Photo: Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized and cropped.
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