Three ways Man Utd could line up with Matheus Cunha as move made for £62m Wolves star

Three ways Man Utd could line up with Matheus Cunha as move made for £62m Wolves star

Manchester United have become the frontrunners to sign Matheus Cunha after holding positive talks with the Wolves attacker’s representatives ahead of what is set to be a busy summer transfer window for the Red Devils

Manchester United have emerged as the frontrunners to sign Matheus Cunha this summer. The Red Devils have made progress in talks for the Wolves star and are making the first steps in agreeing personal terms.

Cunha has starred for the West Midlands side this season, playing a key role in their successful battle to beat the drop. He has scored 16 goals and notched four assists in all competitions, including winning the free-kick that led to Wolves’ winner against United on Sunday.

Although he only signed a new contract in February, it does have a £62.5million release clause as the player looks to keep his options open. He has spoken about taking the next step and wanting to challenge for titles . As such, United are ready to make their move and hope to negotiate the terms of his clause with Wolves at a time when Ruben Amorim seeks to overhaul his squad.

Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia are all expected to leave, opening up a space for Cunha. The Brazilian is expected to take up one of the No.10 roles in Amorim’s side.

But he also has the ability to play as a lone striker himself, handing Amorim plenty of options. Here, Mirror Football looks at how United could line up next year if Cunha does arrive

Amorim will not be changing his philosophy any time soon, meaning the 3-4-2-1 formation is here to stay. United are expected to be busy this summer, but for now we’ll work on the basis that Cunha and Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap are the only two to arrive at Old Trafford.

Line-up 1: Onana; Martinez, De Ligt, Yoro; Dorgu, Ugarte, Mainoo, Mazraoui; Fernandes, Cunha; Delap

Line-up 2: Onana; Martinez, De Ligt, Yoro; Dorgu, Ugarte, Mainoo, Mazraoui; Fernandes, Mount; Cunha

Line-up 3: Onana; Martinez, De Ligt, Yoro; Dorgu, Ugarte, Fernandes, Mazraoui; Dibling, Cunha; Delap