Manchester United, led by INEOS, is looking to add more new players following the acquisition of Matheus Cunha. Reports indicate that INEOS is now preparing an initial offer of £25 million to sign a defender from Ligue 1 for manager Ruben Amorim`s squad.
Manchester United Completes Cunha Signing
Kicking off the summer transfer window, the Red Devils have officially brought in Matheus Cunha by triggering his £63 million release clause at Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Brazilian forward is expected to significantly help solve United`s attacking issues in Amorim`s preferred 3-4-2-1 system, having scored 17 goals and provided six assists across all competitions last season.
Cunha has already received positive feedback, including from former club captain and Sky Sports analyst Gary Neville. Neville commented that Cunha “suits this system that Ruben Amorim wants to play.”
He added, “They`ve lost three players who play in that type of position so they need to fulfil that, they`ll need to fill those roles definitely or else they`re going to struggle. They need to score goals.”
Neville concluded, “Ruben Amorim said at the weekend that they`re just struggling to score goals, so you need players who can take risks, good in the final third, and Cunha`s got a lot of ability.”
According to reports, INEOS`s transfer activity isn`t stopping with Cunha. Recent news suggests Manchester United has also submitted an initial bid for Bryan Mbeumo, who is reportedly prioritizing a move to Old Trafford this summer.
Meanwhile, the Red Devils are also reportedly focusing on strengthening their defence as part of the squad overhaul under Amorim`s management.
Man Utd Preparing £25m Offer for Vanderson
Reports from Spain suggest that INEOS and Manchester United are now getting ready to make a strategic offer of €30 million (£25 million) for Vanderson from AS Monaco. The talented right-back would immediately offer Amorim another option at wing-back and could compete with Noussair Mazraoui for a starting spot in a vital position within the manager`s tactical setup.
| League stats 24/25 (via FBref) | Vanderson | Mazraoui |
|---|---|---|
| Minutes | 2,064 | 2,838 |
| Assists | 3 | 1 |
| Tackles Won | 48 | 68 |
| Ball Recoveries | 153 | 149 |
Described as “unique” by U23 scout Antonio Mango, Vanderson would provide strong competition for Mazraoui. As the statistics show, the Monaco player particularly impressed last season with his ball recoveries and also contributed more offensively than Mazraoui.
This kind of squad depth is crucial for Amorim if he is to turn what has been a challenging beginning into a successful long-term period at Old Trafford. Furthermore, at just £25 million, Vanderson`s signing would not significantly strain the finances at a time when Manchester United`s financial situation requires careful management.
It appears set to be a busy summer for the Red Devils as they aim to finalize their transfer business as early as possible.
