Ruben Amorim’s Man Utd side was torn apart by Matheus Cunha on Boxing Day (Image: Getty)
boss has been sent a clear message about his chances of bringing Matheus Cunha to Old Trafford this winter.
The star tore United to shreds on Boxing Day with a goal and an assist in a deserved 2-0 victory. The Red Devils have been linked with a move for Cunha who, on paper, would be a good fit for one of Amorim’s inside forward positions.
Cunha himself stoked the flames of speculation earlier this month by which read ‘ soon’. And United fans watched on with curiosity when Amorim approached the Brazilian after the full-time whistle at Molineux and pulled him in for a tight embrace.
What Amorim said to Cunha when their mouths were hidden from camera view is likely to remain a mystery. But Wolves boss Vitor Pereira has left no doubts about where he stands on the issue of selling his star forward in the January transfer window.
Pereira, who was appointed only last week, was told by presenter Manish Bhasin: “You’ve got to keep hold of Cunha in January no matter what interest you have in him.”
The Portuguese responded: “Of course, of course. I agree with you. We need his quality.”
Wolves confirming that they will fight tooth and nail to keep hold of Cunha is the last thing Amorim needed to hear after suffering a third consecutive defeat.
Matheus Cunha is the subject of transfer interest from Man Utd and Arsenal (Image: Getty)
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The former Sporting manager is sure to be planning for the January window, along with United transfer chiefs, in the hope of making significant squad improvements with the resources available. And Cunha dismantling his side will only have made him a more desirable target.
Pereira has made it clear that serious money will need coughing up for Molineux bosses to even entertain the idea of cashing in midway through a relegation battle. Wolves are only just above the drop zone but Cunha has registered 14 goal contributions (10 goals, four assists) in 18 games this term.
are also tracking him, according to , with on the hunt for a new No. 9. Although Cunha has dropped hints about leaving Wolves, he spoke highly of the new boss after starring in Thursday’s festive triumph.
“Vitor came with a lot of energy and we feel this,” said the 25-year-old. “We come together, we suffer together, we score together. It means a lot, in the stadium you can see how happy they are.”