Matheus Cunha transfer news: Manchester United interested in signing Wolves forward

Cunha would seem to be a very good fit for Manchester United.

An aggressive attacking player, capable of dropping deeper and linking play or threatening the opponents’ goal – and scoring.

He is the kind of player Amorim’s squad has been crying out for all season, with neither Rasmus Hojlund or, before his season-ending injury, Joshua Zirkzee looking like the answer in the most advanced position.

Work is going on behind the scenes at Old Trafford to come up with a summer transfer plan.

However, there is a big but.

It is quite obvious United’s status, in terms of the finances they have to spend, will be shaped by whether they win the Europa League or not.

If they beat Athletic Bilbao in the semi-final, then either Tottenham or Bodo/Glimt in the final, United can count themselves fortunate the damage of this appalling campaign has not been too extensive and can create a more rounded squad in the belief results will be far better in 2025-26.

If they don’t, a decision will have to be made over whether they prioritise a couple of positions, believing all the spare midweek fixture slots will give Amorim a chance to work with his players, or lower their sights and bring in more players with the profile the former Sporting boss wants.

It is clear United are desperate for forwards. But they probably need more than one. They also need wing-backs, central midfield players and central defenders.

The interest in Cunha is real. It doesn’t mean the signing will happen.