'Nothing concrete' - Fabrizio Romano lifts lid on Manchester United links to £62.5 million Premier League star
Man Utd have already been linked with many players ahead of the summer transfer window.
Fabrizio Romano says many clubs are keen on a summer move for Wolves star Matheus Cunha, with Manchester United one of those linked with a move.
The 25-year-old has been one of the most impressive players in the Premier League this season, with 15 goals and four assists for the club. His form has led to plenty of transfer interest and Wolves could be forced to sell him if a team matches his release clause.
Cunha only signed a new contract with Wolves in February but it is understood that he only agreed to the deal because it included a £62.5 million release clause that can be activated this summer. Even though Wolves look set to stay in the Premier League next season, they could sell their star player this summer if a club is willing to match his valuation.
Manchester United interest in Matheus Cunha
Earlier this week, a report from talkSPORT claimed Manchester United are one of the clubs interested in a summer move for Wolves star Matheus Cunha. The report claims Arsenal also like Cunha but will prioritise summer moves for Viktor Gyokeres and Nico Williams ahead of him, while the player is said to have doubts over a potential switch to Nottingham Forest.
United are keen to add an attacking midfielder to their squad this summer, but will themselves prioritise the addition of a striker, with Liam Delap their preferred option for the role. It is claimed Cunha's agent will fly to England soon for face-to-face talks with potential suitors, and has already made some initial contact with United.
However, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has played down any suggestion of a summer move to Old Trafford and insisted that there is still a long way to go before his future is decided. Asked specifically about United's links to Cunha, Romano wrote in his GIVEMESPORT newsletter: "No, nothing concrete yet. Many clubs are keen but nothing is close, advanced or imminent at this stage. It will take some time."
Manchester United prioritise striker signing
Cunha is the latest in a long line of strikers who have been linked with a move to Old Trafford in the summer transfer window as they aim to add to the position this year. It is understood Ruben Amorim would also like to add an attacking midfielder to his squad if possible, though it is not currently viewed as a priority.
Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres was initially a main target for United due to his connections to manager Ruben Amorim, however, Arsenal have emerged as the frontrunners in recent weeks. This does mean that United could be free to pursue Cunha.
Liam Delap is United’s preferred striker target and is viewed as an attainable option at £40 million. He could be a cheaper alternative to the likes of Cunha and Gyokeres, who will both command fees of over £60m. However, there is expected to be plenty of interest in the Ipswich star, with Newcastle and Chelsea both also interested.