May 29th 2025.
It has been confirmed that Matheus Cunha, the talented forward from Wolves, will soon be joining Manchester United. But it seems that Liverpool also had their eye on him, as they considered making a move for him this summer. However, they ultimately decided to give United a clear path to sign the Brazilian star.
At just 26 years old, Cunha has already made a name for himself at Wolves, scoring an impressive 31 goals over the past two seasons. And now, it seems he will be taking the coveted No. 10 shirt at Old Trafford, currently worn by Marcus Rashford. The Red Devils have reportedly agreed to a five-year deal with Cunha, and are now in the process of negotiating a payment plan with Wolves to meet his release clause of £62.5m.
Cunha's impressive performances have not gone unnoticed, as he has also caught the attention of Arsenal and Chelsea during the January transfer window. But it was his display at Anfield in February that really caught the eye of Liverpool. Despite losing 2-1 to the Reds, Cunha's goal and overall performance left a lasting impression on Arne Slot and his coaching staff at Liverpool, as reported by the Daily Mail.
It is said that Liverpool were seriously considering making a move for Cunha in the second half of the season, but ultimately decided against it. They were unsure of where he would fit into their squad, as they already had a wealth of attacking talent. And their interest in Cunha diminished even further when they decided to focus on signing Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen.
Slot himself has spoken highly of Cunha, praising his quality and stating that he could easily play for a top-five club in England. However, there have been some concerns raised about the Brazilian's character by other clubs. Even Gary Lineker mentioned it as a "slight question mark" against him, but still recognized his incredible talent.
Despite any reservations, former Manchester United defender Phil Jones is excited about Cunha's arrival and believes he will be a valuable addition to Ruben Amorim's squad. Jones even compared him to Mousa Dembele, highlighting his strength, power, and ability to make plays and score goals.
Cunha's move to Manchester United comes at a time when the club is looking to bounce back from a disappointing 15th place finish in the Premier League and a loss in the Europa League final to Tottenham. With his talent and potential, Cunha could be the perfect addition to help the Red Devils get back to their winning ways.
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