The Red Devils co-owners are preparing for a pivotal summer window.
Manchester United are making major strides in their quest to sign Matheus Cunha as confirmed by some of the most reliable sources in the sport.
The Premier League giants have identified the Brazilian as the ideal profile to fill in the Number 10 role. In Ruben Amorim’s system, he would play as a left attacking midfielder, alongside Amad Diallo, and behind a new striker whose identity remains shrouded in mystery.
But while Man Utd are reportedly pondering several candidates as they look to sign a new centre-forward, Cunha has emerged as the ultimate profile for the Number 10 role.
Over the past 24 hours, the Wolves star has been dominating the headlines. On Sunday, some eagle-eyed observers noticed how he acknowledged cheers coming from the Old Trafford home stands, as a section of Man Utd supporters seemingly encouraged him to join the club.
Moreover, several sources in British and global media revealed that Cunha is ‘open’ to joining United who are determined to sign him.
On Tuesday morning, The Athletic journalist Laurie Whitwell reveals that the club’s directors have held ‘positive’ contract talks with the player’s representatives, suggesting that the parties are on the right path to reaching an agreement on personal terms.
Man United making significant progress on Matheus Cunha track
Cunha’s contract includes a release clause of £62.5 million, which enables the Reds to complete his signing without having to negotiate with his current employers.
Nevertheless, United would prefer to strike an agreement with Wolves that allows them to spread this figure over several yearly instalments to ease the burden.
Signing Cunha would certainly lift the spirits of Man Utd supporters, as the former Atletico Madrid star has been absolutely sensational this season, scoring 16 Premier League goals and delivering four assists.
Nevertheless, a bit of scepticism is expected, as the Red Army have already witnessed several astronomical investments going down the drain over the past decade.
