He's good but not THAT good. Gives me big fish in a small pond vibes like its much easier to look good playing for Wolves. Also he's got a massive attitude problem that he needs to reign in. But he is someone who has shown he can do it in the big league unlike wild punts like Hojlund who I'm convinced we only signed because he has a name similar to Haaland.

It’s nearly been confirmed according to sources on Twitter who are always right.

1 minute ago, Dobbo said:

He's good but not THAT good. Gives me big fish in a small pond vibes like its much easier to look good playing for Wolves. Also he's got a massive attitude problem that he needs to reign in. But he is someone who has shown he can do it in the big league unlike wild punts like Hojlund who I'm convinced we only signed because he has a name similar to Haaland.

He IS that good though. Some of the goals he’s scored have been world class. Like the one against Bournemouth in the cup, sometimes you need a maverick. Only good thing from opponents view is you can get at his mentality in terms of winding him up so he could miss 6 games a season due to that.

Yeah he's scored great goals but the totals haven't exactly been mindblowing. 12 last season and 14 so far this season. Yes this is whilst playing for Wolves but playing for United is a totally different level of pressure and scrutiny.

46 minutes ago, awardinary said:

He literally signed a new deal at Wolves in January. It won't happen. Move on to someone else who may actually be available or nearer to the end of their contract.

I don't personally think we will be looking to sign any existing premier league players at this time but continue to look at European options but I suspect scouts have been visiting various clubs to make enquiries already.

Well everywhere is reporting it and by all accounts he wants the move. They also did add a release clause with his recent new contract even though it’s 60 mill which is a lot for a big risk like him but it’s definitely an option.

49 minutes ago, Dobbo said:

Yeah he's scored great goals but the totals haven't exactly been mindblowing. 12 last season and 14 so far this season. Yes this is whilst playing for Wolves but playing for United is a totally different level of pressure and scrutiny.

He has 30 in 67 for Wolves in all comps which is pretty good considering he’s a playmaker too with 19 assists in that time. I do get the Ben Afra feel too in that he looks better in such a team but he could be actually just a really good player. Hopefully they can negotiate 40-45 60 feels too much but you gotta give Amorim one marquee signing

Edited April 22Apr 22 by Liam S

1 hour ago, Liam S said:

Well everywhere is reporting it and by all accounts he wants the move. They also did add a release clause with his recent new contract even though it’s 60 mill which is a lot for a big risk like him but it’s definitely an option.

I don’t think it’s much for a 25 yo who could improve.

Everyone thought Salah was expensive at 35m in 2017, easily worth it.

43 minutes ago, Steve201 said:

I don’t think it’s much for a 25 yo who could improve.

Everyone thought Salah was expensive at 35m in 2017, easily worth it.

Hopefully but after Sancho and Antony I’m a little uneasy

From the bbc - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cz01p51mz8xo

Manchester United are interested in signing Wolves forward Matheus Cunha this summer.

The Brazilian, who has a £62.5m release clause in his Wolves contract, is expected to leave Molineux at the end of the season.

Multiple club sources have told BBC Sport the 25-year-old is one of a number of attacking options on United's shortlist, with Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap, 22, also of interest.

Improving United's scoring record is a priority for head coach Ruben Amorim. Only Southampton, Leicester City, Ipswich, Everton and West Ham have scored fewer than the 38 goals United have managed in 33 Premier League matches this season.

Cunha is viewed as an ideal addition to play in one of the two attacking midfield positions in Amorim's preferred 3-4-2-1 formation.

Cunha - Wolves' top scorer this season with 16 goals to his name in all competitions - plays in a similar system under current boss Vitor Pereira.

United are set to face competition from a number of Premier League clubs for Cunha, with Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle all known to be looking to sign a forward this summer.

Cunha has scored 32 times in 87 appearances for Wolves but his disciplinary record may be of some concern to suitors.

The former Atletico Madrid striker has been sent off twice this season, missing six games in total through suspension.

The forward said in an interview with the Observer in March that he has told Wolves he needs to "take the next step" and fight for titles.

United's planning for next season is hindered by uncertainty over their financial situation.

At a conservative estimate, the club stand to gain around £100m in additional funds if they win this season's Europa League and qualify for the Champions League.

But, with each league position worth £3m in the Premier League, United stand to lose around £24m should they finish in their current position of 14th compared to an eighth-placed finish last season.

Following Sunday's home defeat by Wolves, Amorim said the club have a "plan" to improve the squad but that the situation could not be addressed until the summer.

United desperate for forwards - analysis

Simon Stone

Chief football news reporter

Cunha would seem to be a very good fit for Manchester United.

An aggressive attacking player, capable of dropping deeper and linking play or threatening the opponents' goal - and scoring.

He is the kind of player Amorim's squad has been crying out for all season, with neither Rasmus Hojlund or, before his season-ending injury, Joshua Zirkzee looking like the answer in the most advanced position.

Work is going on behind the scenes at Old Trafford to come up with a summer transfer plan.

However, there is a big but.

It is quite obvious United's status, in terms of the finances they have to spend, will be shaped by whether they win the Europa League or not.

If they beat Athletic Bilbao in the semi-final, then either Tottenham or Bodo/Glimt in the final, United can count themselves fortunate the damage of this appalling campaign has not been too extensive and can create a more rounded squad in the belief results will be far better in 2025-26.

If they don't, a decision will have to be made over whether they prioritise a couple of positions, believing all the spare midweek fixture slots will give Amorim a chance to work with his players, or lower their sights and bring in more players with the profile the former Sporting boss wants.

It is clear United are desperate for forwards. But they probably need more than one. They also need wing-backs, central midfield players and central defenders.

The interest in Cunha is real. It doesn't mean the signing will happen.

Liam Delap also mentioned as a possibility... I think it is still all very speculative and I can see Cunha starting for a team like Arsenal over United at this time, if he even wants to leave the club he just signed a new contract for. Again, I see it likely being from other European clubs that transfers will come from rather than premier league opponents.

33 minutes ago, awardinary said:

Liam Delap also mentioned as a possibility... I think it is still all very speculative and I can see Cunha starting for a team like Arsenal over United at this time, if he even wants to leave the club he just signed a new contract for. Again, I see it likely being from other European clubs that transfers will come from rather than premier league opponents.

Delap looks alright but don’t see him as much of an improvement on Hojiund

Yeh would certainly prefer yous to splash the cash for Delap with my Liverpool head on.

Done deal according to the best sources in Brazil I think he will be a very intriguing signing.

Edited April 24Apr 24 by Liam S

More likely see United coming in for Mateta soon.

5 hours ago, awardinary said:

More likely see United coming in for Mateta soon.

Not sure he will be on the market this summer, think it's Cunha or nothing, as suspect Delap will end up going to Forest or Newcastle. Suppose the beauty of going for Cunha is he has a real clause, so you won't get in to over-paying which I suspect is what will happen again this summer, as with no international tournament, it's definitely helpful to do business early!

Man Utd need 4 world class or potential world class players. Cunha is just one. A GK a central midfielder and one more probably a striker. Hopefully they can find such players I’m not too sure what’s out there in terms of goalkeepers and strikers. The names I’ve seen haven’t blown me away

3 hours ago, Liam S said:

Man Utd need 4 world class or potential world class players. Cunha is just one. A GK a central midfielder and one more probably a striker. Hopefully they can find such players I’m not too sure what’s out there in terms of goalkeepers and strikers. The names I’ve seen haven’t blown me away

Problem is, you're unlikely to get them. The irony being Rashford in his current form is probably the player Utd crave!

Not really. 4 goals in 17 appearances for Villa and 2 were penalties. Bang average player...

Seems this is the goalkeeper choice

So Delap has a 30 mill release clause now he’s been relegated. The GK has a 25 mill release clause and Cunha 62.5 so no negotiations needed. Can get them all for 120 mill.

I watched Cunha today he looked great. A goal and two assists easily man of the match. Looks a lot better than Sancho/Antony/Rashford