Man United Weigh Up £62.5m Swoop for Wolves’ Cunha as Clause Looms

 

MAN UTD'S STRIKER SOLUTION? RED DEVILS EYE £62.5M MOVE FOR WOLVES' MATHEUS CUNHA BUT FACE FIERCE FOUR-WAY PREMIER LEAGUE BATTLE

Manchester United are weighing up a move to trigger Wolves forward Matheus Cunha’s £62.5 million release clause, viewing the Brazilian as a potential saviour for their misfiring attack – but face competition from Tottenham, Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Nottingham Forest.

🔴 Why United Want Cunha

• Versatility: Can play CF, LW, or No. 10 – solves multiple issues.

• Premier League-Proven: 12 goals & 7 assists in 23/24.

• Ten Hag’s Profile: A pressing machine (2.1 tackles/90) with flair.

💰 The Release Clause

• Fixed at £62.5m – no negotiation with Wolves.

• Payment Terms: Must be paid upfront (tests United’s FFP limits).

• Agent Talks: Already underway with Cunha’s camp.

⚔️ The Five-Club Battle

Club	Role for Cunha	Advantage
Man Utd	Højlund’s partner/competition	Can offer highest wages
Arsenal	Havertz upgrade	UCL football
Tottenham	Richarlison replacement	Ange’s system fits him
Aston Villa	Watkins deputy	Emery’s track record
Forest	Marquee signing	Guaranteed starter

🇧🇷 Cunha’s Preference

• Wants European football – rules out Forest unless wages are huge.

• Open to Arsenal/United but demands starter assurances.

• Wolves’ Stance: Will only sell if clause is met.

🗓️ What’s Next?

• United’s Decision: Must sell Sancho or Antony first.

• Bidding War: Spurs could hijack if Richarlison leaves.

• Deadline: Wolves want resolution before pre-season (July 8).

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Key Points:

🔥 Cunha’s energy & output make him a perfect PL striker.
💸 £62.5m is steep but fair in today’s market.
⚔️ A five-way tug-of-war – who blinks first?