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Manchester United Eye Matheus Cunha with Liverpool Missing Out on Quality Forward

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot is a big admirer of Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha, who has caught the attention of England's top five clubs, including Manchester United and Liverpool. Cunha has made 14 goals and four assists in 28 Premier League appearances this season, despite battling relegation with Wolverhampton Wanderers. United are reportedly interested in signing the 26-year-old, with his representatives welcoming their approach, and are prepared to offer him a salary of £180,000 per week, double his current wage.

Key Takeaways:

  • Manchester United are eyeing a move for Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha, who has contributed 14 goals and four assists in 28 Premier League appearances this season.
  • Cunha has a £62.5 million release clause in his deal with the Midlanders, which could be met by United if they decide to make a move.
  • Liverpool manager Arne Slot has publicly praised Cunha, calling him a "quality player" who has the potential to play for one of England's top five teams.
  • Slot's words came days before Cunha scored against Liverpool, but results on the pitch have not been enough to deter United's interest.
  • Cunha's representatives have welcomed United's approach, and the club is prepared to offer him a salary of £180,000 per week, double his current wage.
  • Manchester United will need to sell some of their current forwards if they are to sign Cunha, including on-loan stars Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, and Antony.
  • United's blunt attacking force has left them looking set to finish the Premier League season with a minus goal difference for the second consecutive campaign.
  • Manchester United's other transfer target is Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap.
  • MN United's interest in Cunha has been flagged by the Manchester Evening News, which also reports that the club will need to sell some of their current forwards to sign him.
  • Liverpool manager Arne Slot said of Cunha: "Matheus Cunha is a quality player. He has the quality to play for one of the top five teams in England."

Statistics:

  • Matheus Cunha has contributed 14 goals and four assists in 28 Premier League appearances this season for Wolverhampton Wanderers.
  • The proposed salary for Cunha at Manchester United is £180,000 per week, double his current wage.
  • Cunha's release clause is set at £62.5 million.

Sources:

  • Manchester Evening News
  • Manchester United transfer news (Mirror Football)
  • Sky Sports
  • Liverpool FC via Getty Images
  • Wolves via Getty Images
  • Getty Images

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