Manchester United’s hopes of landing Matheus Cunha from Wolves are high after Sunday’s meeting between the two teams.
Yesterday, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano posted that personal terms are being discussed ahead of a potential £62.5 million transfer.
Romano has issued a further update this morning, stating that:
“The feeling between player side and club side on new meeting was very positive, after project explained and terms discussed.
“More meetings will be needed but Man United feel they’re leading the race for Cunha, as reported yesterday.”
🚨🇧🇷 More on Matheus Cunha and Man United. The feeling between player side and club side on new meeting was very positive, after project explained and terms discussed.
More meetings will be needed but Man United feel they’re leading the race for Cunha, as reported yesterday. pic.twitter.com/csHhrsCGyd
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 22, 2025
Meanwhile, a United insider account @UnitedSc0ut claims that Cunha’s whole family came to Old Trafford to watch the match between the two teams.
“On Sunday for #MUFC vs Wolves, a number of Matheus Cunha’s family and agent were in attendance,” the insider posted.
“Including his wife, son, father and auntie. After the match concluded, Carlos Fernandes had a conversation with Cunha’s dad and Wife.”
The post included a photo of Cunha’s father and son posing, thumbs up, for a phot outside Old Trafford.
🔴🚨 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘 🚨🔴
On Sunday for #MUFC vs Wolves, a number of Matheus Cunha’s family + agent were in attendance. 📸
Including his wife, son, father and auntie.
After the match concluded, Carlos Fernandes had a conversation with Cunha’s dad and Wife.
Cunha’s dad +… pic.twitter.com/4gVthvAyOx
— United Scout (@unitedsc0ut) April 22, 2025
The signs certainly look good for the transfer. The player’s own actions before the game – wiping the turf on himself during the warm-up and waving to the United fans – certainly seemed to indicate that the player has affection for the Red Devils. United head coach Ruben Amorim was also spotted patting Cunha on the back.
Reporter Ben Jacobs points out that a deal is far from done yet. “Worth noting, Manchester United’s Cunha meeting was purely a project and football pitch at this stage,” he noted.
“United view Cunha as a ten. Parties have not yet discussed financials, and Wolves are yet to receive a formal approach.” However, he also confirms that the player wants to join United regardless of whether they qualify for the Champions League next season.
Worth noting, Manchester United’s Cunha meeting was purely a project and football pitch at this stage. #MUFC view Cunha as a ten.
Parties have not yet discussed financials, and Wolves are yet to receive a formal approach.🇧🇷 https://t.co/2fmILzkdl0
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) April 22, 2025
Capturing the 25 year old’s signature would be a dream start to United’s summer transfer window. A Premier League proven player capable of scoring goals and perfect for the twin 10 role favoured by Amorim, Cunha would be a missive upgrade on United’s current options in the position.
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Red Billy is the managing editor of The Peoples Person, author of three books and totally obsessed with football’s transfer market. Billy still insists Matteo Darmian and Alex Telles could have made it at United given half a chance.
