Manchester United are close to securing a deal for Matheus Cunha despite a rival approach from Arsenal, according to reports in Brazil.
Cunha has been Wolves’ standout performer this season with 15 goals in the Premier League and is looking to leave the club this summer.
United have made the 25-year-old one of their priority targets for the summer transfer window and talks have already begun over a move.
It’s understood that Cunha is also keen to play under Ruben Amorim at United.
According to Goal Brasil, Arsenal have also made a move to sign Cunha in recent weeks but the forward is close to reaching an agreement with United.
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The report claims that the final negotiations over personal terms are now under way, while United will pay Cunha’s £62.5 million release clause, plus a further £2.5m in add-ons.
Alongside Cunha, United are also looking to sign Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap.
The 22-year-old, who has a £30m relegation release clause in his deal with Ipswich, is also wanted by Chelsea ahead of the summer window.
It’s understood that Ruben Amorim is a huge admirer of Cunha and views the Brazilian forward, we well as Delap, a a key part of his squad rebuild.
United, meanwhile, have no plans to sack Amorim if his side are beaten by Tottenham in the Europa League final on May 21.
The 2-0 defeat at home to West Ham on Sunday has left United 16th in the Premier League with 39 points from 36 games.
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