{"id":148750,"date":"2025-06-01T06:16:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T06:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/148750\/"},"modified":"2025-06-01T06:16:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T06:16:11","slug":"cunha-signs-40m-exit-striker-chase-what-to-expect-from-man-united-as-transfer-window-opens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/148750\/","title":{"rendered":"Cunha signs, \u00a340m exit, striker chase &#8211; what to expect from Man United as transfer window opens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Man United are expected to be busy in this summer&#8217;s transfer window, but just how busy remains to be seen.<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/0_GettyImages-2211113223.jpg\" alt=\"Matheus Cunha and Alejandro Garnacho fight for possession during Wolves' trip to Old Trafford in April.\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Matheus Cunha (left) could take Alejandro Garnacho&#8217;s place at Old Trafford.(Image: Carl Recine\/Getty Images.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The summer transfer window is officially open for business. Well, it is for just over a week, anyway.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The revamped Club World Cup format means that FIFA have opened an additional window for clubs to strengthen their squads and attempt to offload any unwanted baggage. The window will close again as soon as 7pm on Tuesday, June 10, before reopening for the full duration of the summer on Monday, June 16.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">It means if <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/manchester-united-fc\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Manchester UnitedLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Manchester United<\/a> are as keen to get on with the job of rebuilding head coach <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/ruben-amorim\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Ruben Amorim&#039;sLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Ruben Amorim&#8217;s<\/a> squad as they should be, they could be in for a busy start to the summer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">United are planning to make some much-needed changes to the landscape of their squad and it is looking increasingly likely that <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/matheus-cunha\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Matheus CunhaLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Matheus Cunha<\/a> will set the ball rolling by arriving from Wolves. United have agreed to pay his \u00a362.5million release clause and are now locked in talks over how to structure the payments.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The Reds have long since identified the Brazilian as one of their top targets for this summer&#8217;s window, and he is expected to slot straight into left-sided No.10 position. He scored 17 goals for Wolves this season and would be a welcome addition to United&#8217;s attack.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Alongside Cunha, United want to strengthen their attacking pool by recruiting a striker. Ipswich Town&#8217;s Liam Delap had been identified as their primary target but he is now <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/manchester-united-target-liam-delap-31743622\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"closing in on a move to ChelseaLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">closing in on a move to Chelsea<\/a>, meaning United will have to look elsewhere for a goalscorer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">At this juncture, United are not understood to have settled on an alternative. Signing a reliable striker has to be United&#8217;s top priority this summer, making links with Sporting Lisbon&#8217;s Viktor Gyokeres and Napoli ace <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/victor-osimhen\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Victor OsimhenLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Victor Osimhen<\/a> understandable. However, United may find it difficult to recruit the goal-getter they are in need of as a result of failing to qualify for next season&#8217;s <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/uefa-champions-league\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Champions LeagueLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Champions League<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Elsewhere, United are expected to try and recruit a goalkeeper to challenge Andre Onana for the No.1 spot, while the addition of a midfielder is also on their to-do list.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/0_GettyImages-2216501383.jpg\" alt=\"Andre Onana in action in the Europa League final.\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Andre Onana needs an improved level of competition.(Image: Jean Catuffe\/Getty Images.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">However, much of what United will be able to do on the subject of incomings will rest on outgoings. It is no secret they need to generate funds via player sales this summer, and <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/manchester-united-targeting-least-10-31265395\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"departures could reach double figuresLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">departures could reach double figures<\/a>. They have also got to be mindful of the financial rules.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;It&#8217;s not going to change so much because we have the financial fair play rules,&#8221; Amorim told the media in Malaysia. &#8220;We are not allowed to do much in this summer, even with Champions League, so we are prepared for that.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">However, United plan to raise funds by selling attackers <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/alejandro-garnacho\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Alejandro GarnachoLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Alejandro Garnacho<\/a>, Marcus Rashford, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/jadon-sancho\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Jadon SanchoLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Jadon Sancho<\/a> and Antony.<a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/alejandro-garnacho-free-leave-manchester-31716717\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" Garnacho has been informed he can leave at the right priceLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"> Garnacho has been informed he can leave at the right price<\/a> and Rashford, Sancho and Antony have been <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/manchester-united-prioritising-three-sales-31694838\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"identified as priority salesLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">identified as priority sales<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Rashford is available for \u00a340m, Antony will be available for around \u00a332.5m and <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/chelsea-fc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Chelsea<\/a>, who signed Sancho on loan last summer, have an obligation to buy him for a fee that could be as high as \u00a325m. However, the Londoners can pay a \u00a35m penalty not to sign him on a permanent basis.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">In addition, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/manchester-united-prepared-sell-any-31718167\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"no other member of the squad is safe from being pointed in the direction of the exitLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">no other member of the squad is safe from being pointed in the direction of the exit<\/a>. Bruno Fernandes is currently the subject of interest from Al-Hilal and it remains to be seen if the Saudi Arabia side will table a bid matching the \u00a3100m figure that has been touted. The United captain is understood to be considering the move.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Meanwhile, United also want to sell forgotten left-back Tyrell Malacia, who has spent the second half of this season out on loan at Dutch side PSV Eindhoven. A decision on Casemiro&#8217;s future could go either way after Amorim indicated the Brazilian had changed his mind amid the role he played in helping United reach the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/europa-league\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Europa LeagueLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Europa League<\/a> final.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Man United are expected to be busy in this summer&#8217;s transfer window, but just how busy remains to&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":148751,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[423,9060,235,79,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-148750","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sports","8":"tag-manchester-united-fc","9":"tag-manchester-united-transfer-news","10":"tag-matheus-cunha","11":"tag-sports","12":"tag-uk","13":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114606649455735442","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148750","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=148750"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148750\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/148751"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=148750"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=148750"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=148750"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}