2 weeks Ago By Jonny Maze
With the summer transfer window less than two months from opening, Manchester United’s top targets already look set, with Premier League experience playing a big role.Ruben Amorim’s Red Devils side sit 14th in the Premier League, with Sunday’s defeat to Wolves recording a record 15th defeat in the competition, the most in a season since it commenced in 1992. Position Team Played MP Won W Drawn D Lost L For GF Against GA Diff GD Points Pts 12 Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace33 11 11 11 41 45 -4 44 13 EvertonEverton33 8 14 11 34 40 -6 38 14 Man UtdManchester United33 10 8 15 38 46 -8 38 15 WolvesWolves33 11 5 17 48 61 -13 38 16 TottenhamTottenham33 11 4 18 61 51 10 37 The 1-0 loss against the side now directly below Manchester United in the league table was a new low for the Red Devils, with goal scoring looking like an impossible task for the toothless attacking outfit.
This is something Ineos are already looking to solve in the summer, with both Matheus Cunha and Liam Delap emerging as United targets up front, both of whom have proven themselves in the Premier League.United have also put Bryan Mbuemo on the summer target list; all three of these targets are in the league’s top 11 goal scorers.Cunha – 14 goals, 4 assistsDelap – 12 goals, 2 assistsMbeumo – 18 goals, 6 assistsAfter Sunday, the signing of Cunah looks more likely than ever before.
READ MORE: Everything you need to know about Man Utd’s new head coach – Ruben AmorimPhoto by Wolverhampton Wanderers FC/Wolves via Getty ImagesFabrizio Romano expects Manchester United to sign Matheus Cunha fastAt Old Trafford on Sunday, Cunha was spotted speaking with several United players and Amorim while also taking photos with supporters. Following this, Monday saw it reported that United are discussing personal terms with Cunha in the hopes of agreeing a deal in advance of the window opening.Now, speaking about the deal on his YouTube channel, Fabrizio Romano has shared an update on Cunha to Old Trafford.
The Italian transfer guru has shared that he expects United to push for Cunha and wants the deal done sooner rather than later, with Ineos attempting to be fast in completing the deal.He adds that Cunha is unlikely to be a transfer being discussed in July or August. This is likely because of Cunha’s value being known, while personal terms shouldn’t be an issue with the player seemingly keen.
Romano explains that United have had fresh positive contact with Cunha’s agents over the past 48 hours, and that the feeling between Cunha and Amorim is excellent. He adds that there is a ‘great connection’ between United, Amorim and Cunha.READ: Who is Man Utd target Matheus Cunha? Age, position, stats, release clause and Rio Ferdinand recommendationMatheus Cunha is a Bruno Fernandes-esque signing for Manchester UnitedWhile Ineos are likely to also sign a handful of youngsters such as Chris Rigg, it is important to also add players who are ready to make an immediate impact.
Cunha would be this player, and despite concern around his attitude off the pitch, there is no denying he is one of the best players in the Premier League, with his impact on United potentially going to be Bruno Fernandes-like.When Fernandes was signed, he was the catalyst for Ole Gunnar Soslkjaer’s side improving as he took no time to settle in and immediately became the star man at United.Cunha could have a similar impact, with his quality clear to see and that he is already shining in the Premier League.
United need multiple players like Fernandes who can take a game by the scruff of its neck – and Cunha fits the bill which makes him a must-sign for the club..
