Manchester United nears Cunha transfer with £62.5m clause

Manchester United are leading the race to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha, with negotiations over personal terms reportedly progressing well. The club views Cunha as a key addition to strengthen their attacking options, particularly under coach Ruben Amorim, who is seen as influential in swaying the Brazilian toward Old Trafford. United must trigger Cunha’s £62.5 million release clause to finalize the deal, though optimism remains high that terms can be agreed soon. Other clubs, including Newcastle, Arsenal, Nottingham Forest, and Tottenham, have shown interest, but United appear to be frontrunners, aided by the player's enthusiasm for working with Amorim. Cunha’s recent contract extension at Wolves included the release clause, and his performance this season—scoring 14 Premier League goals—has heightened his appeal. United are motivated to conclude the transfer swiftly, aiming for an agreement as early as June.