Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes goes on strike to force Manchester City transfer

Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Matheus Nunes has gone on strike in a bid to force a move to Manchester City, according to reports.

The Molineux club have already rejected one bid from the Premier League champions, thought to be in the region of €55 million, for the Portugal international.

Nunes missed Wolves' 1-0 victory over Everton at the weekend after being sent off in their previous game, a 4-1 defeat to Brighton.

Reports suggest he has now made it clear to the club that he wants to leave and has stopped training until he gets his wish.

Nunes joined from Sporting Lisbon last August in a deal worth €45 million, and has four years remaining on a contract which runs until 2027.

The player will likely face disciplinary action, but could yet be integrated back into the Wolves squad if no move occurs before the summer transfer window shuts at 11pm on Friday.

The treble winners are in the market for midfield reinforcements following a serious hamstring injury to Kevin de Bruyne that is likely to keep the Belgian out of action for a number of months.

They had earlier shown interest in West Ham's Lucas Paqueta and Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze.

City currently sit top of the Premier League with the division's only 100 per cent record. Rodri's late winner at Sheffield United on Sunday means they have now won their opening three league matches of the season.

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