Wolves’ Matheus Cunha is set to move to Manchester United, and we analyse what the Brazilian forward could bring to Old Trafford.
Matheus Cunha’s style of play is a breath of fresh air in a sport that’s increasingly structured and coached to the finest detail. Watching him, you see a player who moves with freedom, making split-second decisions that often spark excitement.
He’s a rare talent—a maverick who could thrive in Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-3 system at Manchester United, particularly as a No. 10, a role he already fills at Wolves.
His ability to both score and create makes him a versatile threat, and with a clear £64m release clause, United know exactly what it would take to bring him in.
He is 26, just entering his prime, and players like him are hard to come by. Right now, Amorim is juggling to make his squad work, but Cunha could be a natural fit.
He shines brightest as a wide forward, especially cutting in from the left. From that position, he can thread precise passes, dart inside, or beat defenders on the outside.
His goal-scoring record from those areas over the past two seasons at Wolves shows he can add firepower alongside a central striker.
When Gary O’Neil tried to mold him into a traditional No. 9 last season due to limited options, it didn’t quite click—his instincts don’t align with being a pure striker.
However, if United deploy him where he thrives, Cunha could be a game-changer for a team desperate for creativity and spark.
