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BREAKING NEWS Matheus Cunha's Man United deal is 'in the final stages' as Red Devils make 'significant progress' in negotiations for £62.5m Wolves star Matheus Cunha is close to joining Manchester United in a £62.5million transfer The Brazilian forward has starred for Wolves with 14 goals and four assists LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off! Why Bruno Fernandes is the Premier League Player of the Season By DOMINIC HOGAN Published: 08:08 BST, 25 April 2025 | Updated: 08:13 BST, 25 April 2025 e-mail View comments Matheus Cunha's move to Manchester United has been handed a major boost, with reports suggesting that negotiations are entering the final stage.
Cunha has been one of the breakout stars of the season with 14 goals and four assists in the Premier League despite Wolves ' largely poor form throughout the current campaign. Moreover, his form has been a key reason for Wolves' resurgence in the top-flight under Vitor Pereira. As such, the big clubs have been circling around for much of the season, with Arsenal and Tottenham also linked in January, before Cunha penned a new deal that seemed to put off any suitors.
Yet United remained interested and are now poised to make him their first signing of the summer for £62.5million. Reports in Brazil have claimed that the talks between the parties have now entered the final stages after making 'significant' progress, according to Globo .
Manchester United are edging closer to an agreement with Wolves forward Matheus Cunha The Red Devils got a close look at the Brazilian star during Wolves' recent trip to Old Trafford Cunha is keen on the prospect of playing a key role in Ruben Amorim’s rebuilding process One of the key reasons behind United's pursuit lies in his familiarity with Ruben Amorim's preferred 3-4-2-1 formation. As Mail Sport revealed, Newcastle United have been the main competition for Cunha's signature, and they were keen to utilise him on the left of their attack, but the 25-year old looks to have been swayed by the prospect of playing a pivotal role in Amorim's squad revamp. Amorim has made no secret of his admiration for Cunha, praising his versatility and goals output.
Read More Man Utd close in on Matheus Cunha ahead of Newcastle after he was spotted chatting to Ruben Amorim The United manager was also spotted in conversation with Cunha after United and Wolves met at Molineux and again in the tunnel at Old Trafford on Sunday. United also hope to sign Ipswich Town's Liam Delap but face increasing competition for his signature as Chelsea and others consider activating his £30m release clause. Owing to PSR, finances are at a premium for Amorim, and further recruitment plans will hinge on both sales and whether they can qualify for Europe.
They have also held discussions over Napoli's Victor Osimhen, Red Bull Leipzig's Xavi Simons and Benjamin Sesko, Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace and Antoine Semenyo at Bournemouth as they draw up lists for all scenarios. Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Antony, Casemiro and Alejandro Garnacho could all be sold this summer but realising their optimum value will not be so easy. Premier League Manchester United Share or comment on this article: Matheus Cunha's Man United deal is 'in the final stages' as Red Devils make 'significant progress' in negotiations for £62.
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