Manchester United have confirmed the arrival of Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers but there’s plenty more work left to do for Ruben Amorim over the summer
Manchester United’s busy summer has been continuing, with Matheus Cunha’s arrival from Wolves now official. The Brazilian has joined in a £62.5million move, and is officially the first new arrival at Old Trafford during Ruben Amorim’s first summer window.
Amorim’s side have already lost several senior stars this summer, with the club announcing their released and retained lists. Victor Lindelof, Cristian Eriksen and Jonny Evans will all leave when their contracts expire, though discussions remain over an extension for Tom Heaton.
Cunha is unlikely to be the last new arrival, though. Despite failing to qualify for the Champions League – or indeed any UEFA competition – Amorim’s team have money to spend.
We’re also anticipating a number of exits as United prepare to raise funds for further new faces. Bruno Fernandes might be staying put, but it’s likely to be a different story when it comes to the likes of Marcus Rashford and Antony.
We’ve got the latest from Cunha himself, as well as some updates on other deals. Here are Mirror Football‘s Friday morning lines from around Old Trafford.
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Cunha breaks silence
Matheus Cunha has opened up on his love for Manchester United after joining the club. The Brazilian’s first Premier League move came when he left Atletico Madrid for Wolves, but he now has the chance to pull on United’s famous red shirt.
“It is hard to put into words my feelings about becoming a Manchester United player,” Cunha said. “Ever since I was a child in Brazil watching Premier League games on TV at my grandmother’s house, United was my favourite English team and I dreamed of wearing the red shirt.
“I want to thank my family and everyone who has helped me make that dream a reality. I can’t wait for the start of pre-season to get to know my teammates and prepare for the season ahead. All my focus is now on working hard to become a valuable part of the team, and helping get this club back to the top.”
Dortmund’s Sancho stance
Borussia Dortmund chief Sebastian Kehl has explained the club are not prioritising a third move for Jadon Sancho, England international Sancho left the German club for United in 2021 and returned on loan to help them reach the Champions League final in 2024.
“Of course, contact with Jadon is always there, in some way, because we have a very long history,” Kehl said as Dortmund prepare to begin their Club World Cup campaign. The deadline for registering players in time for the competition’s group stage has already passed, and Sancho is still at Old Trafford.
“But it’s not an issue for us right now,” Kehl continued. “We have other priorities at the moment and that’s why the Sancho issue was probably played up more in the media than discussed internally.”
Greenwood handed United reunion
Mason Greenwood will be United with Angel Gomes at Marseille next season. The pair were team-mates at Old Trafford, both making their senior debuts as teenagers before moving to France.
While Marseille is Greenwood’s first club in Ligue 1, Gomes first spent time with their rivals Lille. He spent five seasons with Les Dogues, playing more than 100 league games, but will move to Stade Velodrome after reaching an agreement in principle.
Gomes made his senior England debut while at Lille, earning a call-up under interim boss Lee Carsley in 2024. Greenwood has also been capped by England, but has since switched his international allegiances to Jamaica.
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Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL package
Sky has slashed the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle ahead of the 2025/26 season, saving members £192 and offering more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.
Sky will show at least 215 live Premier League games next season, an increase of up to 100 more.
