Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip including an update on the future of Wolves star Matheus Cunha
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Manchester United appear to have moved a step closer to signing Wolves star Matheus Cunha.
United are continuing to be linked with a move for Cunha as one of their first signings of the summer transfer window. The Brazilian has a £62.5million release clause in his contract and appears set to leave Molineux this summer.
The Manchester Evening News have reported that United have added Cunha to their shortlist of transfer targets for the summer transfer window. Cunha is joined by Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap as players United are looking to sign to strengthen their forward options.
With the season now completed, the full attention from United will now look towards the upcoming summer transfer window. With Cunha continuing to be linked with a move to Old Trafford, a fresh update has emerged about the 25-year-old's future.
BBC Sport have reported that United's deal to sign Cunha is "advanced" and have provided an update on how the payment structure for the transfer will work.
Cunha has a £62.5million release clause, and United will apparently have to pay £20.8million as the first instalment. The remaining £41.7million, it has been reported, would need to be paid before the end of the 2026/27 season. This would be in the form of two more instalments at the end of each of the next two seasons.
Should a deal for Cunha be agreed between United, Wolves and the player, it's possible that the new signing could also get his dream squad number.
As it case when a new signing is confirmed by a club, they are often soon awarded a squad number they will then wear during their tenure. For Cunha, the No.10 is what he currently wears at Wolves and he could get the same number if he joins United.
The No.10 is currently worn by Marcus Rashford, who spent the second half of the season on loan at Aston Villa. United included a £40million option to buy for Villa in the agreement for Rashford, although it remains to be seen if the England international will leave Old Trafford on a permanent basis.
If United do part ways with Rashford this summer, then it could pave the way for Cunha to be given his dream shirt number ahead of next season.
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