Is Liverpool target Matheus Nunes worth £55million?

Is Matheus Nunes worth £55 million? With this astronomical transfer fee being bandied about for the in-demand Portuguese youngster, it is a question of immense importance to Liverpool fans – and many across the football world.

To make such a decision requires an understanding of why Matheus Nunes is so highly rated, what he has achieved on the pitch to have been considered worthy of such a hefty price tag, as well as examining his potential future impact with the Reds should they finalise their reported interest at that cost.

In this post, we will take an in-depth look at one of Europe's up-and-coming starlets and determine whether or not Lionel Klopp's side should splash out on him.

We will assess the following to establish whether or not Nunes is worth £55million to Liverpool:

1. The benefits of signing Nunes
2. His stats and style
3. Liverpool's financial position
4. His suitability to Klopp's style of play and tactics

The debate surrounding Matheus Nunes’ £55million price tag

Matheus Nunes has been the subject of much debate in recent weeks, as Liverpool consider whether to offer a significant fee to Wolves for the midfielder.

At the start of January, the Telegraph reported that Liverpool will return for Nunes at the end of the season. The 24-year-old moved to the Molineux for a fee worth £42.2m but Jurgen Klopp still wants him at Anfield.

Before he joined Wolves, the Reds were highly linked with a move to sign him and it's been clear to see why. In just the games Nunes has played against Liverpool this season, he has showcased his technical proficiency as well as sharp reactions and intelligent decision-making.

While some fans and pundits have asserted that Matheus is worth the price tag due to his undeniable talent and potential, others view it as an excessive fee, especially from a club like Liverpool that rarely splashes out such figures.

This price tag seemingly solidifies Matheus as one of the greatest up-and-coming players in world football, but does he really carry such a hefty price tag?

Ultimately this is all speculation for now, but a verdict must be reached in order for Liverpool to ensure they get good value for their money.

The benefits of signing a player like Matheus Nunes

The Portugal international is a highly promising midfielder, and if Liverpool complete a move to sign him this summer, he will raise the bar much like Luis Diaz when he joined from Porto.

For Lisbon, he got 8 goals and 9 assists in 30 appearances but his passing and ball-carrying abilities were what caught the eye the most. Liverpool's midfield lacks a world class ball carrier which is why links to Nunes and Mason Mount make a lot of sense.

Losing Georginio Wijnaldum was a much bigger blow than many care to admit as his ability to keep the ball and progress it up the pitch has been sorely missed.

Nunes, in comparison to Wijnaldum specifically, is the more creative and inventive option while his defensive awareness is lacking.

This could be an issue for Klopp as he will have grown tired of watching his midfielders fail to track runs or recognise danger early enough.

Liverpool's financial position amid talk of a transfer for Nunes

Liverpool reported this week that their revenues increased to 594 million for the 2021/22 season.

Many fans are hoping that this will be followed by a frenzied transfer window this summer but given FSG's history of avoiding high stake transfers, this is unlikely.

Signing Nunes will reportedly cost in the region of £55million (€62m). Liverpool have themselves to blame for the Portuguese's inflated price. By allowing him to go to Wolves, they now stand to spend at least £10m more than necessary.

Nunes is worth around what Wolves paid for him but paying over the odds wouldn't be the end of the world for Liverpool. By doing so, they take a step toward solving the biggest issue in the squad and recruit a player that can entertain the Anfield faithful.

A dream transfer window would see Liverpool sign Jude Bellingham, Mason Mount and Matheus Nunes but that would cost well over £200m so it's difficult to envisage.