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Manchester United are getting closer to signing Wolves forward Matheus Cunha. The main focus now is on agreeing to personal terms. United are hopeful of completing the deal soon, despite interest from other top clubs and a £62.5 million release clause in Cunha’s contract.
WHAT HAPPENED?
United have made Cunha their top attacking target as they aim to strengthen their squad for next season. Talks are going well, and the club is confident after early discussions with the player. Newcastle United are also interested in Cunha, but the forward seems attracted to United’s project and the chance to be a key player under new manager Ruben Amorim. Wolves, who finished 11th this season, could lose one of their best players as Cunha contributed 12 goals and 7 assists in the league.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Manchester United finished the 2024-25 season in 8th place, but have managed to qualify for the Europa League where they are in the semifinals. They have struggled for goals, with Rasmus Højlund being the top scorer with just 10 league goals. By signing Cunha, who brings versatility and energy to the attack, United hope to solve their scoring problems and revamp their squad. With Newcastle and possibly other clubs interested, United want to quickly trigger the £62.5 million release clause before the competition increases.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR UNITED, WOLVES, AND CUNHA?
Manchester United aim to finalize Cunha’s personal terms in the coming weeks and activate his release clause to make him their first major summer signing. Wolves may face a challenging summer rebuild without their top scorer. United’s next match will be the start of the 2025-26 season in August, and they want to close the gap on sixth-placed Chelsea to return to European football. Cunha’s future could be decided well before pre-season, with Old Trafford currently looking like his next destination.
