Gary Neville in favour of Manchester United move for Matheus Cunha
Manchester United are gearing up for a major summer rebuild under newly appointed head coach Ruben Amorim, with several new signings expected as part of a sweeping overhaul. According to fresh reports from GiveMeSport, the Red Devils have already agreed personal terms with Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha, although questions remain over the level of financial backing Amorim will receive to reshape the squad.
Speculation around Cunha’s potential move intensified following United’s 1-0 defeat to Wolves on Sunday, a result that highlighted their ongoing need for attacking reinforcements. With 20 goal contributions to his name this season, Cunha is now viewed as one of United’s top targets, and the Red Devils are emerging as strong contenders to secure his signature.
Ruben Amorim faces several immediate challenges within the current Manchester United squad, though it remains uncertain whether he will receive the level of financial backing required to significantly elevate the team’s performance. Chief among United’s concerns is their glaring lack of goals. The Red Devils have become overly reliant on Bruno Fernandes to carry the creative and scoring burden, while Rasmus Højlund has endured an inconsistent debut campaign, and Joshua Zirkzee has failed to offer the cutting edge needed up front.
With just 38 goals in 33 Premier League matches, United are alarmingly close to finishing in the bottom four. Surely, action has to be taken in the summer. Strengthening the forward line must be a top priority in the summer transfer window if Amorim is to steer the club back toward competitiveness.
Neville approves of the Brazilian striker
Matheus Cunha’s £62.5 million release clause may appear steep, but reports suggest Wolves are open to accepting the fee in instalments, an arrangement that could work well for Manchester United as they navigate financial constraints ahead of a critical summer.
The Red Devils are said to be making progress in negotiations over personal terms with Cunha, with the aim of finalising the deal once the transfer window officially opens. Former United defender Gary Neville has endorsed the move via Sky Sports on X, stating that Cunha fits the profile of what the club urgently needs. After a turbulent season marked by inconsistency and a lack of cutting edge in the final third, the Brazilian forward’s arrival could provide the injection of quality and dynamism that United’s attack has been missing.
The United Legend believes Cunha is the right fit at Old Trafford
“They’ve let Jadon Sancho, Antony and Marcus Rashford go, they’re playing with Garnacho at the moment but that leaves them lopsided.”
“They need someone who can beat players, someone who is equally as good at running through the middle with the ball.”
“They need to score goals, Manchester United.”
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Manchester United’s lack of consistency in front of goal has been one of the defining setbacks of their season. Without a reliable source of goals, hopes of securing a top-four Premier League finish have all but faded. As things stand, the Europa League represents United’s best, and perhaps only, realistic route back into the Champions League. With the pressure mounting, all eyes are now on their European campaign as they look to salvage something from an otherwise underwhelming season.