Manchester United have been given a major boost in the race to sign one of the most in-demand transfer targets in the Premier League this summer.
United will aim to restructure their squad this summer to be more suited in the mould of Ruben Amorimās philosophy, with wholesale changes anticipated all over the pitch.
Discussions were understood to have been held this week between United and the agent of Matheus Cunha, who is expected to leave Wolves this summer.
Champions League hopefuls Nottingham Forest are also pushing hard to sign Cunha, however United believe they have the upper hand in negotiations due to the Brazilianās desire to play for a ātraditional top six clubā even if Amorimās side arenāt playing European football next season.
Cunha has a release clause of Ā£62.5 million in his contract but United are said to be confident that they will be able to negotiate a package that ensures they do not have to pay the entire fee up front.
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United are aiming to take advantage in Arsenalās hesitancy in signing Cunha, with the 25-year-old preferring a move to a ābig sixā club even if Nottingham Forest qualify for the Champions League.
Cunha will be targeted alongside Liam Delap, whom United are also keen on due to his Ā£30m release clause if Ipswich get relegated, with both players able to play alongside each other in Amorimās three-pronged frontline.
Signing both players would significantly bolster Amorimās attacking contingent with proven Premier League goalscorers, although the near Ā£100m outlay for the pair may require United to first cash in on some high-earning stars.
United are hoping to raise significant fees from the sales of loanees Marcus Rashford, Antony and Jadon Sancho, while the futures of Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo remain uncertain.
