Man Utd make contact with Arsenal & Chelsea target Cunha for ₹688 cr: Report
Manchester United have set their sights on signing one of the most exciting young forwards in the Premier League, and it’s a player who has already caught the attention of Arsenal and Chelsea. According to reports, the Red Devils have made contact with Wolves’ Matheus Cunha to discuss a potential £62.5-million (around ₹688-crore) move to Old Trafford.
Cunha, 22, has been in impressive form for Wolves since joining the club from Hertha Berlin in 2021. His pace, skill on the ball, and clinical finishing have made him a nightmare for defenders, and it’s no surprise that both Arsenal and Chelsea were interested in signing him.
However, Wolves have other ideas. The club extended Cunha’s contract till 2029, and as part of the deal, he was promised that he would be sold this summer if a club met his £62.5-million release clause. Manchester United, it seems, are willing to meet that price.
The news comes as a surprise, given that Manchester United have been linked with a number of other forwards in recent weeks. Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, and Lautaro Martinez have all been mentioned as potential targets, but it seems that Cunha is now at the top of the club’s wishlist.
Cunha’s impressive form for Wolves has seen him earn a call-up to the Brazilian national team, and he has already scored 11 goals in 34 appearances for the club. His pace and power would be a huge asset to Manchester United, who have struggled to find a reliable source of goals this season.
The potential deal would be a major coup for Manchester United, who have been trying to rebuild their squad in the wake of a disappointing season. The signing of Cunha would not only bring in a talented young player, but also send a message to the rest of the league that the Red Devils are serious about challenging for major honors.
Of course, there are still many twists and turns to come in this story. Arsenal and Chelsea may yet try to re-enter the fray, and Wolves may yet decide to hold out for a higher price. But for now, Manchester United appear to be the front-runners to sign one of the most exciting young forwards in the league.
