Manchester United are now set to hold face-to-face talks for one Premier League ace who has openly admitted he wants a transfer this summer.
Manchester United are expected to place a major emphasis on bolstering their attack this summer, with Rúben Amorim’s side continuing to struggle in front of goal.
Beyond Bruno Fernandes, United’s forward line has lacked consistency and cutting edge, with the front three frequently failing to find the net. Their patchy form at Old Trafford has only deepened frustration among fans.
During the January transfer window, the club loaned out several attacking players — Antony to Real Betis, Marcus Rashford to Aston Villa, and Ethan Wheatley to Walsall — creating clear gaps in the squad.
Having failed to bring in any attacking replacements at the time, United are now expected to target multiple signings who can operate across Amorim’s front line, whether out wide or through the middle.
United set for face-to-face Cunha talks
With United aiming to bring in versatile players who could play multiple positions under the head coach, Wolverhampton Wanderer forward Matheus Cunha has been touted as a perfect option for the club.
According to a new report from talkSPORT, Amorim’s club have now registered themselves as a party who would want to sign the Brazilian player this summer.
With Cunha also of interest to Arsenal and Nottingham Forest, the player is thought to have a release clause of around £62.5 million in his contract that becomes active this summer.
Although Aresnal like Cunha, it’s said that Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres and Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams are ahead of the 25-year-old in the North London club’s list of attacking targets, and that the player would rather join a ‘big club’ even if Forest qualify for the CHampins League, leaving UNited in a great position to sign him.
The above report states that his agent is set to fly to England to hold face-to-face talks with potential suitors of the Wolves star, and initial contact between the representative and United has already taken place.
Cunha admits he wants summer transfer
Amid the news that United are already in contact with this Brazilian’s agent, the player himself admitted that he would like to move on from Wolves this season.
“I had a lot of offers, but I wouldn’t feel well if I had done it,” Cunha recently admitted, surrounding offers he had to leave the club in January.
“Some things you can’t control, but I couldn’t leave the club in the middle of the season, in a difficult situation, in the relegation zone.”
He went on to explain that, now Wolves are almost safe from relegaition from the Premier League, he has made it clear to the side that he would like to move on this summer and join a big club who can fight for trophies.
“Now, we’re close to achieving our goal [of staying up]. But I’ve made it clear that I need to take the next step. I want to fight for titles, for big things. I have potential.”
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