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Top Amorim target CHOOSES Man Utd transfer over Premier League rivals
Suraj Radia
- Updated: 10 Apr 2025 15:59 BST
- 3 min read
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Manchester United have been given a major boost in the race to sign one of the most in-demand transfer targets in the Premier League this summer.
United will aim to restructure their squad this summer to be more suited in the mould of Ruben Amorim’s philosophy, with wholesale changes anticipated all over the pitch.
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Amorim’s biggest priority will be in attack, with United having only outscored five teams in the Premier League this season, and talks have already begun with one of their ‘firm targets’, according to GIVEMESPORT.
Discussions were understood to have been held this week between United and the agent of Matheus Cunha, who is expected to leave Wolves this summer.
Current ETV
Matheus Cunha
F (C)
Wolverhampton
Matheus Cunha
F (C)
Wolverhampton
ETV Range
€56.4M - €68.9M
Champions League hopefuls Nottingham Forest are also pushing hard to sign Cunha, however United believe they have the upper hand in negotiations due to the Brazilian’s desire to play for a ‘traditional top six club’ even if Amorim’s side aren’t playing European football next season.
Cunha has a release clause of £62.5 million in his contract but United are said to be confident that they will be able to negotiate a package that ensures they do not have to pay the entire fee up front.
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United looking to bolster attacking core with Premier League duo
United are aiming to take advantage in Arsenal’s hesitancy in signing Cunha, with the 25-year-old preferring a move to a ‘big six’ club even if Nottingham Forest qualify for the Champions League.
Cunha will be targeted alongside Liam Delap, whom United are also keen on due to his £30m release clause if Ipswich get relegated, with both players able to play alongside each other in Amorim’s three-pronged frontline.
Signing both players would significantly bolster Amorim’s attacking contingent with proven Premier League goalscorers, although the near £100m outlay for the pair may require United to first cash in on some high-earning stars.
United are hoping to raise significant fees from the sales of loanees Marcus Rashford, Antony and Jadon Sancho, while the futures of Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo remain uncertain.
