Manchester United are getting ready for a busy summer transfer window as Ruben Amorim aims to overhaul the squad at Old Trafford in his first pre-season
15:53, 15 May 2025
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 14: Ruben Amorim, Manager of Manchester United, speaks to the media during a press conference at Carrington Training Ground on May 14, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)
Ruben Amorim is counting down the days until the transfer window opens(Image: Matt McNulty, Getty Images)
Manchester United are setting their sights on Europa League glory as the Premier League season draws to a close.
Despite a woeful domestic campaign, United still have a chance for silverware.
Ruben Amorim's side will need to beat Tottenham to lift the Europa League and earn themselves a spot in next season's Champions League and provide a welcome relief for all involved with the club.
However, the summer transfer window is also looming large. Amorim has urged the club to be bold in their dealings as he gears up for his first pre-season at the helm. The Red Devils will need to bring in fresh talent and offload players.
Here, the Daily Star Sport looks at the latest Man Utd transfer news.
Matheus Cunha advanced talks
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 2: Matheus Cunha of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Etihad Stadium on May 2, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)
Man Utd and Matheus Cunha are in 'advanced talks'(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA, Getty Images)
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Reports suggest that Manchester United are in advanced talks with Wolves over the signing of Matheus Cunha. Both parties remain optimistic about the move and work on an agreement is at an advanced stage.
The Brazilian striker has attracted a lot of attention following a standout season, prompting United to launch a bid.
However, Wolves are likely to insist on the activation of Cunha's £62.5million release clause.
Gary Neville on overhaul
Gary Neville
Gary Neville called for Man Utd to be ruthless in the transfer window(Image: The Overlap/Sky Sports)
Former United captain Gary Neville believes the club should offload up to 10 players this summer, urging the board to support Amorim's plans to revamp the squad.
Speaking on The Overlap Fan Debate, the Neville said: "You're talking about eight to 10 players have to go. There's three or four players that will leave through being out of contract, and he needs to get [another] five or six out, and they're going to have to pay to get them out.
"Rashford's wages now will be paid half by Manchester United. That's £180,000-a-week, £8million-a-year being paid by United.
"I think he looks around the dressing room and thinks 'If I could wave a magic wand, in the next five years at least 50 per cent of this team wouldn't be here'."
Maghnes Akliouche blow
LISBON, PORTUGAL - FEBRUARY 18: Maghnes Akliouche of AS Monaco during the UEFA Champions League match between Benfica v AS Monaco at the Estadio Da Luz on February 18, 2025 in Lisbon Portugal (Photo by Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images)
Maghnes Akliouche has impressed at Monaco(Image: Soccrates Images, Getty Images)
Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche has suggested he's set to stay put at the Principality club despite drawing interest from United and Manchester City.
The French forward, who was previously eyed by Paris Saint-Germain and City, signed a contract extension with Monaco last year.
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Despite his contract running until 2028 and a €70million (£57m) valuation, Akliouche appears to be settled in Ligue 1, though interest in him remains high.
"I am under contract at Monaco and I hope that I will be here next season, why not? ," he expressed.