According to El Chiringuito, agent Jorge Mendes has proposed Man City's 27-year-old Portuguese midfielder Matheus Nunes as a potential target for Real Madrid. Mendes also proposed Nunes's teammate Rúben Dias and West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes to the club. In the 2025/2026 Premier League season, Nunes made 34 appearances, scoring 1 goal and providing 7 assists. He has 20 caps and 2 goals for Portugal, and his current market value on Transfermarkt is €50.00m.