Man Utd Join Arsenal in £62.5m Race for Wolves’ Cunha

 

MAN UTD SET FOR ARSENAL TRANSFER BATTLE OVER WOLVES' MATHEUS CUNHA AS AGENT FLIES IN FOR £62.5M TALKS

Manchester United have entered the transfer battle with Arsenal for Wolves forward Matheus Cunha, with the Brazilian's £62.5 million release clause set to trigger a summer bidding war between the Premier League rivals.

🔴 Why Cunha is in Demand

The 24-year-old has been Wolves' standout performer this season, delivering:
✅ 12 goals & 7 assists in the Premier League
✅ Versatility (CF, LW, or No. 10)
✅ Elite pressing (2.1 tackles/90 – top 5% for forwards)
✅ Dribbling flair (3.1 successful take-ons per game)

⚔️ The Transfer Battle

Man Utd	Arsenal
See him as Højlund competition	View him as Havertz upgrade
Amorim's false nine option	Arteta's left-side solution
Can offer higher wages	Provide UCL football

💰 Wolves' Stance

£62.5m release clause (no negotiation)

Replacement targets:
• Hugo Ekitike (PSG)
• Boulaye Dia (Salernitana)

✈️ Next Steps

Agent talks (scheduled next week)

Post-Copa bids (Cunha with Brazil)

July decision (Wolves want quick sale)