Ex-Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre believes his former club should consider triggering the release clause of Wolves striker Matheus Cunha.
The Brazilian can be signed for a fee just above £60m this summer and, asked by 10Bet whether United should consider pursuing the forward or Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres, Silvestre replied:
“I think Cunha. I’d pay £60 million for him. I’d bring him in because he knows the Premier League, and he can play as a number nine or a ten, he’s versatile. You have Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund who can play with him. I like him a lot.”
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Some have reservations about Cunha’s temperament, following his red card against Bournemouth, but Silvestre insists his character and experience are part of his strengths:
“I’ve been very impressed with his progression and again, it’s a little bit like Delap, doing what he’s done for Wolves. It’s a difficult team to shine in. He’s got a great character, strong character, that’s what United needs in terms of attitude and spirit.”
“He’s also got pedigree in the Premier League. There are more certainties with a player like Cunha then there are with Gyokeres because he has that experience of the English game. Of course, Bruno joined from Sporting and has been a revelation since he signed, but I you know exactly what you’re going to get from Cunha, and given the club’s finances are likely to be limited this summer, maybe it’s more sensible to move for him.”
Cunha is keen on leaving Wolves
Speaking about his future at the weekend, the 25-year-old made it clear that he is ready to make the “next step” in his career.
Cunha only signed a new contract at the start of February but the inclusion of the buyout clause did suggest that he was angling for a move away from Molineux
Man Utd will have competition for the player
The Red Devils have been keeping tabs on the Brazilian international for almost a year now, but other Premier League teams have entered the running to secure his signature since then.
Aston Villa and Arsenal were mentioned as potential suitors during the January transfer window while Nottingham Forest are also thought to be plotting an ambitious move for the forward.
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