Manchester United are reportedly confident of beating Arsenal to the signing of Matheus Cunha.
United’s attacking woes were on display once again, as the Red Devils suffered an embarrassing home defeat against West Ham United on Sunday. Against one of the league’s leakiest defences, United created very few chances and failed to rattle their net in a 2-0 loss.
Irrespective of what the outcome is in the Europa League final, INEOS are determined to add more firepower to Ruben Amorim’s side as soon as possible.
According to Givemesport, United intend to “hit the ground running” when the window opens in June.
Cunha is viewed as the club’s priority target, as the Wolverhampton Wanderers’ star is capable of adding plenty of creativity and sharpness to United’s attack. The 25-year-old has notched 15 goals and six assists in the Premier League this season.
The Brazilian has also attracted the attention of Arsenal’s sporting director Andrea Berta, who has played a key role in the North Londoners’ renewed interest in the player.
However, it is claimed that United “remain calm and confident in their pursuit” of the Wolves talisman. United have already held talks with Cunha’s camp and their discussions have been described as “positive”.
If United fail to beat Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League, they will not be able to offer Cunha Champions League football. But it is understood that the Brazil international’s interest is not tied to the club’s European fate.
Cunha is keen to join United and has “seemed to prioritise a move to Manchester over other options.”
United will accelerate their plans to get the deal over the line after the Europa League final and if all goes to plan, there’s a feeling that Cunha “will be through the door before the end of June.”
The ex-Atletico Madrid man has a £62.5million release clause in his contract at Molineux so it should be fairly straightforward to strike an agreement with Wolves.
Recently, The Peoples Person relayed a report claiming United are also keen on signing Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo.
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Vishal Singh
Vishal has worked in the football media industry for over six years, planning, writing, and editing content for several major outlets. Currently a writer at The Peoples Person, he covers Manchester United — a club he has been religiously following and supporting since 2012. Big fan of ball-playing centre-backs and Harry Maguire’s knee-slide celebration!
