Man Utd latest: 'Very positive conversations' over pursuit of striker

Manchester United are closing in on Wolves striker Matheus Cunha for £62.5 million.

As United languish in 14th place in the Premier League with only 38 goals in 33 matches, head coach Ruben Amorim sees Cunha’s 15 league goals and six assists this season as the answer.

Fabrizio Romano says there have been “very positive conversations” with Cunha’s camp, noting his enthusiasm for the move despite United’s lack of Champions League football, with a £200,000-a-week contract on offer, doubling his current wages.

Pundit reactions are mixed. Roy Keane praised Cunha as a “really exciting player,” while Paul Scholes expressed doubts, warning that United’s “dismal” environment could hinder Cunha’s impact and questioning his fit in Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 system.

Scholes noted Cunha’s athleticism and quality but called Old Trafford a “bad place” for new signings.

Conversely some fans see Cunha’s versatility allowing Alejandro Garnacho to thrive in a more natural role, enhancing United’s attack.

Fan sentiment on X is largely optimistic, with @utdreport citing Romano’s claim that “Amorim really wants Cunha” and @SkySportsPL highlighting Kaveh Solhekol’s view that Cunha “loves Manchester United.”

However, some fans, like @kimischilling, worry about PSR constraints, as United must sell players like Marcus Rashford or Casemiro to fund the deal.

Wolves manager Vitor Pereira, per 90min, downplayed speculation, insisting Cunha remains “very committed,” though his badge-pointing celebration against Leicester sparked debate, per The Mirror.

Critically, United’s urgency reflects their desperate need for goals, but Scholes’s concerns about squad cohesion and the club’s toxic atmosphere are valid.

Cunha’s arrival could displace Hojlund, who’s on the transfer list, per TeamTalk. With a Europa League semi-final offering a £100 million lifeline, United’s ability to finalize Cunha’s transfer swiftly could define Amorim’s rebuild, though rival interest from Newcastle and Arsenal looms.

United's ability to sign top players will also depend on whether they can qualify for a place in the Champions League.