Wolverhampton Wanderers attacker Matheus Cunha has expressed his happiness at Molineux amid suggestions that he could make a big-money move to Manchester United during this summer's transfer window.
Cunha was the star of the show as Wolves beat Leicester City 3-0 at Molineux on Saturday afternoon, with the Brazilian scoring once and providing two assists, as Vitor Pereira's side made it six straight league victories.
The 25-year-old has scored 17 goals and registered six assists in 32 appearances for Wolves this season, including 15 goals and six assists in 29 Premier League matches.
Cunha was heavily linked with a move away from Molineux in January, with Arsenal said to be keen, but he penned a new deal with Wolves, with his agreement running until the summer of 2029.
There is a £62.5m release clause in the contract, and it is understood that Man United are willing to pay it in instalments, with a meeting expected to be held next week to discuss a transfer.
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Man United 'working' on a summer deal for Cunha
Cunha has said that the Wolves players "are very committed" to the club, while he also expressed his own happiness at Molineux.
However, it is understood that the South American wants to make the move to Man United this summer, with Red Devils head coach Ruben Amorim said to be desperate to bring him to Old Trafford.
"We are very committed to this club, everyone, and want to show the fans our capacity. We're starting to get the points we deserve and show everyone our work," Cunha told reporters after the clash with Leicester.
"Right now it is easy to talk about him (Vitor Pereira). He came here to help us, this is the most important point. When you show these kind of things on the pitch, he has his hand in it. Everyone is very happy to have him and all the coaches around."
When asked about the support from the club's fans, Cunha added: "I always say that I am always happy to play for this team. Sometimes my emotion is too much because I love to be here."
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What would Cunha bring to Man United?
Cunha would be ideal for Man United as one of their number 10s, so it is not difficult to understand why the club are keen, as he possesses the pace and power that Amorim is looking for in the positions behind the striker.
The Brazilian has an impressive return of 33 goals and 15 assists in 88 appearances for Wolves, including 29 goals and 13 assists in 78 Premier League matches, while he has played in the Champions League for both Atletico Madrid and RB Leipzig.
Cunha is believed to be Man United's leading target for the summer transfer window, and it is understood that the Red Devils want to secure his signing as soon as possible to avoid missing out on a deal.
Matt Law
