The transfer circus is now in full swing, and speculation appears to be raging about who will be added to the ranks of Reuben Amorim at Manchester United this summer.
After acquiring Patrick Dorgu and Aiden Haven in January, the Red Devils appear to be set to continue the team’s overhaul with the signature of Wolverhampton Wanderers star Matthew Cunya.
As widely reported, United has signed an aggressive contract with the Brazilian, making it available for £62.5 million for £62.5 million in the existence of release clauses in existing transactions on Molineux.
Previously linked to the move to Nottingham Forest and Arsenal in January, but it appears that Amorim and Co have won the former Atletico Madrid man’s race.
Where Cunha fits on the Man Utd side
Adding a new centre forward appears to be a top priority this summer as Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have scored six Premier League goals over the season.
Despite playing the middle in the past, it appears that Cunha is not actually targeted to the new number nine, amid parallel interests of Ipswichtown talisman Liam Dellup.
For the current wolf man, he would instead be necessary to strengthen Amorim’s choices in one of the new number ten berths.
Meanwhile, Alejandro Garnacho is not yet certain he will be able to transition from out-and-out winger, but Amadodiaro, who has registered 12 goals in 20 games under Amorim and assisted, has been hampered by injuries in the past two seasons.
Mason Mount has also won the net only once in a total since it arrived in 2023, and since Bruno Fernandez has fallen into a recent deep role, why can Cunha thrive as there is a lack of 10 role options?
How Cunha compares to PL Forward – 24/25 | ||
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statistics | Records (per 90) | Ranking |
Non-penalty goals | 0.56 | Top 3% |
Total shot | 3.56 | Top 7% |
assist | 0.16 | Bottom 46% |
Shot creation action | 4.27 | Top 20% |
Pass completed | 71.0% | Bottom 20% |
Progressive Pass | 4.75 | Top 22% |
Progressive Carry | 3.79 | Top 31% |
A successful take-on | 2.20 | Top 16% |
Tackle | 1.36 | Bottom 49% |
Intercept | 0.64 | Top 20% |
Statistics via FBREF |
While registering 14 goals in the league this season, while operating under Vitor Pereira on a similar system, Brazil International will be ready-made solutions ahead of the next fiscal year.
It appears that the statement is necessary to sign, although it should not be at the expense of young Cobbie Mine.
Don’t sell Man UTD’s “generation talent”
As mentioned above, whether it’s a lack of attack options or his own struggle as part of the midfield, so far, the Amorim regime has brought about a change in Mine.
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With his first Premier League in November 2023 as a defensively oriented option in front of a back four against Everton, the 20-year-old has been deployed as a makeshift centre forward against Crystal Palace, with Lyon still playing a crucial role these days.
That transition, despite being a Portuguese coach, praises his abilities primarily in the final third due to Amorim’s claim that the midfielder “struggles defensively” as part of midfield 2.
In fact, last week’s thrilling victory in the Europa League was almost trademarked Mainnet and a fun curl ring effort within the region, previously scoring in a similar style against both Wolves and Liverpool.
The influence from the bench highlighted why the English starlet can thrive in a more sophisticated berth, although added by someone like Cunha, but is only set to hamper his regular role in the starting lineup.
For all the injuries-related struggles of the term, it is worth remembering that Mainoo enjoyed an astonishing appearance in 2023/24, with the three Lions playing a key role in the surge to the Euro 2024 Finals, launching all knockout stage games under Gareth Southate.
Called Hojlund’s “generational talent,” it would be a cry of crying when the winner of the final FA Cup match gets subtly tweaked towards the exit door.
According to the Cies Football Observatory, there may be a desire to win cash for a player who is valued at around £74 million, but he has placed him ahead of the £62.5 million Cunha, but that rising rating shows he is truly a diamond.
Of course, Amorim’s 3-4-3 system may be suitable for Cunha and the like, but if you can’t find a Mainoo home in the starting lineup, it won’t really be reflected in your manager.
This is the type of talent United simply can’t afford to lose.
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