Manchester United have now made contact over a deal for another "world-class" Brazilian after Matheus Cunha, according to reporter Rudy Galetti.
"World-class" Cunha set to join Man Utd
All signs point towards Man United wrapping up a deal for Cunha in the near future, with Fabrizio Romano stating a deal for the Wolverhampton Wanderers star is now close, and there are signs he could be an exciting addition to Ruben Amorim's squad.
The forward, who has been lauded as "world-class" by writer George Lakin, has outscored Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee combined in the Premier League this season, amassing 15 goals and six assists in 31 appearances for the Old Gold.
Amorim will be pleased that it looks like an early deal for the 25-year-old is close to completion, but the manager may also be looking to strengthen his options in a number of different areas, given just how poor his side have been this season.
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Another position in which Man United and Sir Jim Ratcliffe may look to upgrade their options is right-back, according to an update from Galetti on X, having made contact to explore the conditions of a move for AS Monaco defender Vanderson.
Monaco are willing to sanction a departure this summer, with the French side willing to listen to offers starting from €30m (£25m) for the defender, who is attracting strong interest from the Premier League, with Tottenham Hotspur also making an approach.
There is yet to be a formal bid made by either English club, but there is clear interest on the Red Devils' behalf, with Amorim seemingly looking to bring in competition for Diogo Dalot at right-back.
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"World-class" Vanderson could be fantastic signing
Bringing in new forwards may be a more pressing matter for Amorim, given that his side have been particularly poor on the front foot this season, netting just 42 Premier League goals up to this point, but there are signs the Monaco star could be a fantastic addition.
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Much like Cunha, the Brazilian has been performing at the highest level, having been lauded as "world-class" by one scout, and his defensive aptitude is showcased by the number of tackles, interceptions and blocks he has averaged per 90 over the past year.
Statistic Average per 90
Tackles 3.14 (95th percentile)
Interceptions 1.71 (96th percentile)
Blocks 1.74 (95th percentile)
There is also an expectation that the 23-year-old would be an ideal fit in Amorim's three-at-the-back system, given that he is comfortable playing at wing-back, picking up two goals and five assists for Monaco in the 2024-25 campaign.
Dalot has made the right-back spot his own this season, chalking up 51 appearances in all competitions, so bringing in competition should not be a priority for Man United, but Vanderson is well-suited to Amorim, and the potential asking price of just £25m makes him an attractive option.