Wolverhampton Wanderers would complete a transfer coup if they were to sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder Matheus Nunes this summer, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.

Bruno Lage has overseen one of the Premier League’s quieter summers but with the window not closing until September 1, he still has plenty of time to strengthen with Goncalo Guedes looking set to arrive.

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Only one new face has signed at Molineux this summer in the form of Burnley centre-back Nathan Collins while Hee-Chan Hwang has made his move to the West Midlands permanent.

Meanwhile, Ruben Vinagre, Roman Saiss, Marcal and John Ruddy have all made permanent departures. Fabio Silva, Ki-Jana Hoever and Louie Moulden have also left on loan deals.

Nunes has been linked with a move to Wolves this summer, however, and according to reports in Portugal the club submitted an offer at the end of July.

Liverpool have previously held an interest in the 23-year-old and were told by Sporting Lisbon that it would cost them £51 million, the price of his release clause, to sign their star this summer.

If Wolves were to pay that fee, it would smash the club’s transfer record, which currently stands at £36 million for the signing of Silva from Porto in the summer of 2020.

What has O’Rourke said about a potential move to Wolves?

O’Rourke believes that the signing of Nunes would be an exciting coup for the club this summer, with plenty of other big teams showing an interest.

He told GIVEMESPORT: “It looks a real exciting addition. I think it'd be something of a real coup for Wolves if they're able to land Nunes from Sporting Lisbon because he's been linked with some top clubs all across Europe, the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool, and a few top clubs in Spain.”

Would Nunes be a good signing for Wolves?

Just like O’Rourke said, this would be a huge coup for Wolves if they were able to pull it off this summer.

Nunes has already established himself as a regular in the, making 50 appearances last season and missing just three matches.

His form has also see him win eight caps for Portugal, even managing to find the net in a two-minute cameo against Turkey in their first World Cup play-off back in March.

Wolves are not blessed with an embarrassment of riches in midfield. While Joao Moutinho and Ruben Neves have proved an impressive duo, only Leander Dendoncker remains an option behind them.

£51 million is a lofty price tag for a club who finished in mid-table last season, but it could be an investment well worth making.