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Manchester United are reportedly holding tabs on Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Matheus Cunha forward of the January switch window.
United have struggled scoring targets this season, with each Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund failing to impress. Neither has solidified their place because the group’s fundamental striker, prompting new head coach Ruben Amorim to miss them on Sunday. As a substitute, he opted for Marcus Rashford to spearhead the assault.
Through the summer time, it’s believed that United contemplated making a transfer for Cunha earlier than they turned their consideration to Zirkzee.
Cunha is on the record saying that hyperlinks to United had been “gratifying.”
This season, the Brazilian has been among the finest strikers within the Premier League. Regardless of Wolves’ struggles, Cunha has notched 10 purpose involvements in 12 top-flight fixtures.
He added to to his tally throughout Wolves’ 4-1 victory over Marco Silva’s Fulham on Saturday, discovering the again of the web twice and offering an help for Joao Gomes’ strike.
Evidently his exploits have as soon as once more drawn the eye of United. In line with journalist Graeme Bailey [via TBR Football], the Crimson Devils are amongst numerous English golf equipment monitoring the 27-year-old.
Nevertheless, it’s understood that Wolves boss Gary O’Neil has been assured that Cunha won’t be bought in January.
“TBR Soccer perceive Manchester United and Tottenham are monitoring Cunha – who value Wolves £43m.”
“Napoli are additionally watching the Brazil worldwide, with the Italian giants – and Newcastle too – sending scouts to Craven Cottage to observe him rating twice in opposition to Fulham on Saturday.”
“The aforementioned Ait-Nouri can be attracting consideration, with Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham scouting him persistently throughout the previous 12 months.”
“Sources at the moment are informing TBR Soccer that Wolves insist no key males can be bought within the January switch window, with these at Molineux dedicated to giving O’Neil the absolute best likelihood of avoiding relegation.”
Bailey provides that Wolves are conscious of the curiosity in Cunha, who additionally has admirers at Aston Villa.
In the meantime, United are again in Europa League motion on Thursday after they host FK Bodø/Glimt.
