‘Very advanced’ – Fabrizio Romano claims Manchester United ‘close’ to first summer signing

‘Very advanced’ – Fabrizio Romano claims Manchester United ‘close’ to first summer signing

Manchester United are reportedly ‘close’ to agreeing a deal for Matheus Cunha in the summer transfer window. Ruben Amorim is eager to add extra firepower to his first-team squad, with Wolves star Cunha the preferred option in attacking midfield.

The 25-year-old has shone in the Premier League this season and netted his 15th league goal of the campaign in a comfortable victory over Leicester at the weekend. United view Cunha as a player with the personality and talent to shine at Old Trafford and it is understood the Brazilian is open to the challenge of playing for such a big club

United are confident they will be able to sign Cunha even if they don’t qualify for the Champions League next season, with their hopes relying on success in the Europa League. The attacking midfielder demanded a £62.5 million release clause when he signed a new Wolves deal back in January and Amorim’s side are ready to trigger it this summer

Fabrizio Romano claims deal ‘close’
Matheus Cunha has taken the Premier League by storm this season and looks the ideal addition to a Manchester United side that lacks attacking threat and flair. United have made it their focus to sign players with top-flight experience, with the hope that there will be fewer teething issues when they move to the club

In a video on his YouTube channel, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano issued an update on Cunha and claimed he could soon be announced as the club’s first summer signing. “For Matheus Cunha, we are entering into important days,” said Romano. “As I told you, Manchester United are in very advanced talks to sign Matheus Cunha

“They really believe at Manchester United that they can close this deal for Matheus Cunha very soon. Why? Because they are prepared to pay the release clause, £62.5million, but in instalments, so they need the contact with Wolves. The contacts with the player’s side are going very well, very well. Matheus Cunha is keen on the move, the project is attractive, the salary is being discussed, so let’s wait for the final steps of this story, but the agreement between Cunha and Manchester United is not expected to be a problem.

Manchester United will be ready to pay that money to Wolves, so the expectation is to see Matheus Cunha as the first signing of the summer for Manchester United; that’s the idea, that’s the plan.”