Matheus Cunha is on the verge of becoming Manchester United’s first major acquisition of the summer, with reports suggesting he could travel to Manchester for a medical later this week. The club is poised to make a formal approach to Wolverhampton Wanderers, and while personal terms have already been agreed on a five-year deal with an option for an extra year, United have yet to officially trigger his £62.5 million release clause. That fee is expected to be paid in three instalments of £20.85 million over a two-year period.
United are pushing to finalize the deal before the week concludes. According to fresh reports, all terms have been settled and a “Here we go” confirmation has already been issued, indicating that the transfer is effectively complete. The 25-year-old Brazilian is set to undergo a medical, with an official unveiling anticipated within 24 hours. Manchester United appear to have beaten rivals Chelsea and Liverpool in the race for Cunha’s signature, highlighting the club’s determination to revamp their attacking options.
Meanwhile, the Red Devils are also exploring other attacking reinforcements. Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo has emerged as a strong target, with the Cameroon international valued at around £50 million following a standout season where he notched 20 Premier League goals and contributed seven assists. Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap is also on their radar, with a £30 million release clause making him a possible option. However, making moves for all three forwards would take the spending tally to nearly £150 million—an amount the club cannot commit to without offloading players.
Manchester United’s recent loss to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final has had major financial repercussions. Missing out on Champions League qualification has reportedly cost them £100 million in potential revenue, significantly restricting their transfer budget. To ease these financial constraints, United might be forced to consider high-profile sales. Bruno Fernandes, their captain, is said to be weighing up a lucrative £200 million offer over three years from Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal. If a bid close to £100 million is made, it could be difficult for United to turn it down, especially given the need to rebuild the squad across multiple positions.
The club also needs reinforcements in midfield and goalkeeping, and the absence of European competition next season might actually work in their favor domestically, offering fewer distractions and a clearer focus on league success. With the Cunha deal virtually complete, the coming days could shape the tone of United’s summer transfer activity.
