Cunha drops major hint over move to Man Utd with club badge gesture

Wolves' star striker Matheus Cunha has intensified speculation about a move to Manchester United, dropping a significant hint that aligns with the club’s aggressive pursuit to bolster their attack.

With United struggling in 14th place in the Premier League, head coach Ruben Amorim sees Cunha as a key solution to their scoring woes, but financial and competitive hurdles loom large.

Cunha, who has scored 15 league goals and provided six assists in the 2024-25 season, sparked excitement among United fans with a cryptic social media post following Wolves’ 2-0 win over Leicester.

The Mirror reports that Cunha pointed to the Wolves badge and later posted, “Something’s coming,” with a winking emoji, interpreted as a nod to United’s reported £62.5 million bid.

The Daily Mail notes United are in the “final stages” of negotiations, with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, confirming “very positive conversations” and a potential £200,000-a-week contract.

Sky Sports’ Kaveh Solhekol emphasized Cunha’s enthusiasm for the move, despite United’s lack of Champions League football.

United’s attack, with only 38 goals in 33 matches, desperately needs Cunha’s flair, especially after loaning out Marcus Rashford and Antony and losing Joshua Zirkzee to injury.

Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 system, which struggled in a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth, could benefit from Cunha’s versatility, potentially freeing Alejandro Garnacho for a wider role.

Pundits are divided. Roy Keane hailed Cunha as “really exciting” for his athleticism, while Paul Scholes, via United In Focus, cautioned that United’s “dismal environment” might hinder his impact, questioning his fit in Amorim’s tactics.

On X, @utdreport amplified Romano’s updates, with fans like @UtdFaithfuls calling Cunha a “game-changer.” However, @kimischilling raised concerns about Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR), noting United must sell players like Rashford or Casemiro to fund the deal.

Wolves manager Vitor Pereira, per 90min, insisted Cunha remains “very committed,” casting doubt on an imminent exit.

Rival interest from Newcastle and Arsenal, per TeamTalk, adds pressure, while United’s Europa League semi-final against Athletic Bilbao, offering a £100 million windfall, could ease PSR constraints, per Sky Sports.

Critically, Cunha’s potential arrival might sideline Hojlund, who is transfer-listed, per TeamTalk, raising questions about squad dynamics.

As United face Brentford next, Cunha’s hint has ignited hope, but securing his signature demands swift action in a competitive market.