Manchester United are interested by signing Wolverhampton Wanderers ahead Matheus Cunha this summer time, in keeping with former chief scout Mick Brown.
The Purple Devils are anticipated to bolster their squad in the course of the summer time switch window, and supervisor Ruben Amorim has acknowledged that he would like two massive gamers.
Talking to Soccer Insider, Brown has revealed that United are one of many golf equipment eager on signing Cunha, however he might favor a transfer to Liverpool as a substitute.
He mentioned: “Arsenal have been wanting, Nottingham Forest are there, you’ve then obtained Chelsea and Liverpool – and I’m instructed Man United have an interest too. Whether or not they might do a deal, it’s exhausting to say, nevertheless it is perhaps tough in the event that they need to go up in opposition to the likes of these groups I’ve simply talked about. He’ll need Liverpool forward of Man United in the mean time.”
High quality playmaker
The 25-year-old has been a constant performer for Wolves since he arrived from Atletico Madrid on an preliminary mortgage.
Cunha has registered 15 objectives and 4 assists in 29 appearances for the membership this marketing campaign. The Brazilian has additionally been distinctive along with his dribbling expertise. He has gained nearly 2 take-ons per league recreation.
The previous Atletico man has additionally labored exhausting off the ball. He has revamped 4 recoveries and gained 5.7 duels on common. Cunha has all of the traits to ascertain himself as a daily starter for Man United.
Cunha may very well be seen as a great attacking midfield companion for Bruno Fernandes. He has been most profitable as a no.10 for Wolves, however was primarily a centre-forward earlier in his enjoying profession.
Amorim can also play him as a centre-forward forward of Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee, who’ve fail to hit the bottom working. The duo have simply 6 league objectives this time period in comparison with Cunha’s 13.
Cunha, described as a ‘particular‘ participant by supervisor Vitor Pereira, has a £64 million launch clause in his contract. Wolves might negotiate fee phrases, however could not present a reduction on the worth.
Wolves are nearly assured to remain within the Premier League subsequent season which places them in a robust place to debate Cunha’s future. Cunha may very well be tempted to affix United over Liverpool or Arsenal as a consequence of assured enjoying time.
With a World Cup arising subsequent yr, Cunha wouldn’t wish to be a part of an elite membership as a rotational participant. He has already expressed his regrets over lacking out on Brazil’s squad in 2022 and appears decided to make the reduce in 2026.
