Manchester City may not need to splash the cash on a new right-back if Matheus Nunes continues to improve in his new defensive role, Citizens expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany has told Sports Mole .

Pep Guardiola ’s side were tipped to sign a new right-back in the summer transfer window following the exit of long-serving defender Kyle Walker - who initially departed on loan in January before leaving permanently in July - but they were unable to recruit an ideal replacement.

Newcastle United ’s Tino Livramento emerged as a leading target for the Citizens, but they were put off by his asking price of around £90m and opted to spend their money on targets for different positions.

While Livramento has spent time on the sidelined through injury this seaso

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