Man Utd 'close in' on agreement with top transfer target after Ruben Amorim talks

Manchester United are said to be nearing an agreement with Wolves star Matheus Cunha ahead of the summer transfer window. The forward has emerged as a top target for the Red Devils and they are now hopeful of having terms in place as soon as next month.

Cunha has scored an impressive 16 goals in 31 games for a side who have endured their struggles this season. The Brazilian was heavily linked with a move away in January but he and was at the weekend.

Ruben Amorim's side will be able to activate a to prise Cunha from Molineux but would face significant competition should they attempt to do so.

that are also interested in the 25-year-old but that he has been swayed by the prospect of being a crucial component of Amorim's squad revamp at Old Trafford. United's boss has already appeared to signal his admiration of the star. The Portuguese head coach was spotted in conversation with Cunha earlier in the season and was .

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Amorim highlighted Cunha's talent when previewing his side's match against Wolves. The United boss said: “I think he (Pereira) is doing an amazing job. He has real quality players - (Matheus) Cunha and all these guys, they have real quality."

, Amorim stressed the importance of the upcoming transfer window. The 40-year-old said: “There are characteristics we don’t have in our squad and we are trying to see about the gaps we have. When I say we need ‘big players’ I’m not talking about players from . I am talking about players in the way I see the game. Of course money helps!

"We need to be really good in recruitment. We need to know our system and the way we play - and the players have to be perfect for their positions. So we know what we have to do, that is clear, and we will see next season.”

Ipswich Town forward Liam Delap is also among United's targets as they look to replenish an ailing forward line. The 13-times champions have scored just 38 goals in the Premier League this term.

United are eyeing the former youngster who has a £30m release clause. They face competition from for the England youth international.

It has also been touted that United are considering using in a shock swap deal, as they attempt to lure . Both sides are still fighting to offer football, with the Red Devils able to secure qualification if they win the .

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