Manchester United move stuns Premier League with €62m shock | OneFootball

The Matheus Cunha news is paving the way for what is to come in the new Premier League season. The Brazilian, a star at Wolverhampton, is very close to signing for Manchester United, according to The Athletic. The transfer is expected to be finalized even before the transfer window opens. And it's no small step: we're talking about a forward who has a contract until 2028 but can leave if his €62.5 million release clause is paid. And by the appearance of things, United is prepared to pay. The transfer has a first name and a surname: Ruben Amorim. The new coach wants Cunha as a pillar at his new club. And the fact itself says a lot.

Originally signed as a center forward player, Cunha has been more successful when playing away from the target man role. What made him such a vital piece was precisely his freedom to roam. Playing on the left side of the attack but with a creative role, he's been contributing not only by finishing plays but also by starting them, breaking down defenses, and heading transitions.

Manchester United is running out of time and in need of identity

Manchester United is going through one of those moments where time is not on their side. The last season laid bare the limitations of the squad, the inability to compete at a high level, and the necessity for real change with a sense of urgency. Amorim arrives not just with fresh ideas but with the mandate from the board to rebuild with conviction. And when the Portuguese coach puts Cunha atop his list of priorities, it's because he thinks he's found an answer in him.

The club's done with fiddling about with prospects that take an age to come good. They need players who are ready, who know the Premier League, and can hit the ground running. That's exactly what Cunha provides. He's already settled, the stats justify the transfer, and his versatility fits what Amorim's looking to build.

Clause could speed things up before the window opens

What's making it even more sizzling is the release clause. While his deal runs until 2028, Cunha can depart if the €62.5 million fee is paid. And United seems ready to pull the trigger before competition even enters the picture. Getting ahead of the market is a path to an advantage, to not getting into bidding wars, and to having the squad nearly complete before preseason even begins. In a league where each match counts, getting in line first becomes a necessity.

Add to that, Cunha's no longer a hidden gem on the shelf. Arsenal and Nottingham Forest were already interested in January. Arsenal went in a different direction. Forest encountered the anticipated roadblocks: structure and vision. It was difficult to pitch a player on the rise to roll the dice on a project still under construction. United, on the other hand, even during a rough patch, remains a global stage. And that weighs heavily in the decision.