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title: "Manchester City could be handed second shot to sign Matheus Nunes replacement"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Samuel Johnson"
section: "Man City News"
published: "2026-03-02T17:00:00Z"
modified: "2026-03-02T17:00:00Z"
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# Manchester City could be handed second shot to sign Matheus Nunes replacement

**Manchester City could be given the opportunity this summer to land a defender who has long been on the club’s radar.**

The right-back position has been an issue for Manchester City ever since the departure of Kyle Walker, with the search for his ideal replacement still ongoing.

It has been reported that [Man City want to sign Tino Livramento](https://readmancity.com/2026/03/02/manchester-city-could-smash-transfer-record-to-sign-70m-rated-defender/) from Newcastle and would even be willing to spend big in order to bring the English international to the Etihad Stadium.

However, there is another right-back who has been linked with the club over a number of transfer windows and he could be available to buy this summer.

## Man City could finally be able to sign Denzel Dumfries

Manchester City attempted to solve their right-back troubles last summer by signing Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan, but they were ultimately unsuccessful in their pursuit.

However, according to [Tutto Mercato Web](https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/editoriale/juventus-per-la-porta-ci-sono-anche-carnesecchi-e-restes-inter-bastoni-tra-rinnovo-e-l-interesse-del-barcellona-il-liverpool-sempre-su-dumfries-goretz-2207591) (as relayed by [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/matheus-nunes-finished-at-man-city-as-door-opens-to-finally-strike-denzel-dumfries-deal/)), a £21.9m release clause in Dumfries’ contract will become active in July.

This gives City a second chance to sign the 29-year-old, although Liverpool also remain interested, after pursuing a deal in January.

## Man City want to replace Matheus Nunes

Apparently, replacing Nunes is one of Man City’s top priorities as while he is a regular starter, there are concerns about whether he can continue to play as a right-back in the long-term.

The Portuguese star has made 34 appearances for his club this season, registering six assists in total. However, he traditionally plays as a midfielder and could be moved back to this position in the future.

Therefore, City want to sign a natural right-back and Dumfries is a good senior option who would bring experience to Pep Guardiola’s squad.