With Matheus Cunha set to join Manchester United, The Sporting News ranks the Brazilians to have played in the famous red jersey.

MANCHESTER UNITED target Matheus Cunha spent more time walking than any other player in the Premier League this season. The 26-year-old is on the verge of completing a move to Old Trafford. United

Manchester United have been granted permission by Wolves to finalise a deal to sign Matheus Cunha, the Sunday World understands.

As per widespread reports, United are closing in on a £62.5m deal to sign Matheus Cunha from the West Midlands outfit as they bid to strengthen in attack. However, having missed out on Champions League qualification, Ruben Amorim will not be in a position to attract many - if any - other players in that price bracket.

Wolves boss Vitor Pereira says any player sale this summer must be covered by the right replacement. Matheus Cunha is expected to leave for Manchester United, while talks over a new deal with Nelson Semedo have stalled. "As soon as possible we'll have a clear picture of the squad and we can start our work," Pereira said on Friday.

Manchester United, a club once synonymous with relentless dominance, now find themselves clinging to reputation over results. The potential £62.5m signing of Matheus Cunha from Wolves—despite the absence of European football next season—is less a flex of financial muscle, and more a roll of the dice on raw flair and fight.