Man City: Matheus Nunes future in doubt as Pedro Porro deal signals end of right-back experiment

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(Credit: Imago) Sun 15 March 2026 11:06, UK Manchester City are plotting a summer move for Tottenham star Pedro Porro which is set to have a major impact on the future of Matheus Nunes at the Etihad.Football Insider exclusively revealed on Sunday that the Citizens are chasing a move to re-sign the right-back this summer, as they look to add to their squad ahead of another Premier League title push next term. Manchester City’s transfer plans have already incorporated a move to bring the Spaniard back to the Etihad Stadium after four years away, and that looks set to have a serious knock-on effect for Nunes.Credit: Imago 🔄 Man City Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, elite targets, and contract news from the City Football Group boardroom.

VISIT THE TRANSFER HUBMatheus Nunes to attract Premier League interestFootball Insider revealed at the end of February that Pep Guardiola and Co. are keen to replace Nunes as the starting right-back ahead of next season, due to their desire to bring in a specialist in the position. However, there is no doubt that he has performed well enough as a makeshift right-back this season that other Premier League clubs would jump at the chance to bring him in if City made him available.

Effects of City Football Group losses revealFootball Insider revealed on Sunday that City’s summer spending plans will not be affected despite the extensive losses made by their City Football Group ownership. Their total revenue also took a noticeable hit of around £50m, but the effects are not set to be felt too drastically at the Etihad.The club embarked on plans to regenerate their squad during last summer’s transfer window, and their plans to continue with that this time around remain in place, despite their wider financial landscape.