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⁠Manchester United Eyeing A Move For £45M Brazilian Star

Manchester United have started the rebuilding process under the new manager, Ruben Amorim, and is doing decently well. However, it’s more likely than not that Marcus Rashford will leave the club soon, leaving their striker options, which are the two young stars Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee. The Red Devils seem to be lacking firepower at the top of the pitch. Both United strikers are very young and yet in the development phase of their careers, and United will surely need an experienced striker to complete their rebuild. This article talks about the potential transfer target Manchester United will be going after soon.

Manchester United Set Their Sights On Matheus Cunha

Credit: BBC

Matheus Cunha is having the season of a lifetime while representing Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League this season. The Brazilian star has scored 10 goals and provided four assists in 18 starts in the Premier League this season. Despite the Wolves’ struggle to get their campaign going, one player stood out, Matheus Cunha. He has been a delight to watch, and the ball seems to be tied to his foot with a string. He has made even top defenders dance around him, showcasing his brilliant dribbling and finishing skills.

Wolverhampton Wanderers, however, would not want to part ways with their star player, not without an exuberant fee at least. It has been reported that the contract Cunha signed with Wolves in 2023 has a release clause worth £45 Million, which can be triggered by any other club. United would love to make use of this option and sign the Brazilian star as soon as possible. This is why Wolves are negotiating a new contract with Cunha, to get rid of this release clause and ask for a higher transfer fee when clubs ask.

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Matheus Cunha’s current contract will keep him at the club till the summer of 2027, but this may be irrelevant if the release clause in his contract is indeed valid. The Brazilian star currently earns a salary of £60,000 per week, and while this makes him the fifth-highest earner at Wolves, his contract at Manchester United would certainly be worth significantly more, which could be another selling point for the Brazilian to transfer there. Manchester United is also one of the biggest clubs of all time, and despite having fallen off in recent years, it has a certain allure to it that players can simply not ignore.

Matheus Cunha, linked with Manchester United and Arsenal, is set to remain at Wolves this month as the club has no plans to let him leave. pic.twitter.com/8dXqyDptRM

— Transfer News (@TransfersLlVE) January 12, 2025

Matheus Cunha’s addition to the Manchester United squad would be a brilliant addition, and he would fit Ruben Amorim’s system perfectly. Cunha does not play like an outright striker and is known to drop into the midfield to help the team. As the Brazilian forward is already accustomed to making plays like this, it is likely that he will transition seamlessly into Manchester United’s squad. It has also been reported that Zirkzee might be looking at a move away from the club after failing to impress at Old Trafford, and this might be the perfect time for Manchester United to bring in Matheus Cunha.

While Cunha is more experienced than Rasmus Hojlund, he is just 25 years old and can be a long-term option for Manchester United. Rasmus Hojlund can play as a rotation player and develop further, while Cunha takes up the responsibility of being the first-team striker for the time being. While United have been very strongly linked to the Brazilian star, it is unlikely that they will make a move in the January transfer window. The Summer transfer window after the current season ends is when United will most likely try to sign the talented Brazilian.

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