NafisaWolves fans are eager for Matheus Cunha to depart Molineux and finally bring an end to his prolonged transfer saga.
When Cunha penned a new deal at the beginning of February, it was clear this was done to safeguard Wolves from losing their prized player during the transfer window and include a release clause in his agreement.
That clause was set at £62.5 million, sparking interest from multiple clubs in acquiring his services, including Nottingham Forest, Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Arsenal and Manchester United.
Lately, it’s Man United who have surfaced as the frontrunner to land Cunha, whose preference has been a move to Old Trafford despite them finishing below Wolves in the standings.
It was claimed that Cunha would finalise his switch to United ‘this week’ after settling personal terms, but now, an unexpected twist may have entered this transfer drama.
Man United could lose out on Matheus Cunha after Europa League final setback:
On Wednesday evening, Wolves supporters mocked Cunha after Man United suffered a 1-0 defeat in the Europa League final against Tottenham, who ended their 17-year trophy drought.
Fans jeered Cunha as it was assumed he would join Ruben Amorim’s project even without Champions League qualification.
However, as per The Mirror, United’s collapse in Bilbao means they may now struggle to secure their primary summer signings, including Cunha, Liam Delap and Victor Osimhen.
Matheus Cunha for Wolves in 2024/25
Appearances – 34
Minutes played – 2719
Goals – 17
Assists – 6
It wasn’t expected that United’s absence from European competitions or their poor league finish would affect Cunha’s thinking, but the entire episode is turning farcical, and fans are desperate for closure.
Cunha transfer saga descending into a circus:
Over the final months of Wolves’ season, Cunha has dropped hints about leaving Molineux several times on social media.
The 25-year-old has also featured in interviews, clearly stating he envisions his career continuing elsewhere.
Since then, fans have been eager for his exit from the club and a fresh chapter elsewhere, most likely at Man United.
But the ongoing drama involving the Brazilian is becoming a circus, with talkSPORT’s Alex Crook also reporting that United’s failure to reach Europe won’t influence Cunha’s potential move to Old Trafford.
As it stands, they’re on the verge of sealing his signing, but it wouldn’t be shocking if there were a sudden change of heart.
In the end, Cunha is attracting interest from several teams, many of which will be competing in Europe next season, so he has no shortage of choices. Supporters just want the situation settled before pre-season as it’s become an ongoing farce.
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