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Matheus Cunha, Jean-Philippe Mateta and Liam Delap could join Manchester United as Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo Alejandro Garnacho linked with exit
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Published 24/05/2025 at 09:20 GMT+1
Manchester United are reported to have held talks with both Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha and Liam Delap of Ipswich Town, while they are also linked with a move for Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta. To fund part of the outlay, Bruno Fernandes could be sold to a Saudi Pro League side for £100 million, while Liverpool are favourites to sign Florian Wirtz.
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Man Utd keen on attacking duo Cunha and Delap
The Sun believe that Manchester United will move to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha at the end of the Premier League season.
They are also interested in Liam Delap, who has a release clause of £30 million to leave Ipswich Town. Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo may be sold.
The paper explains: "It's understood Man Utd will trigger the £62.5 million release clause of Wolves' Matheus Cunha after their final game of the season against Aston Villa on Sunday.
"The club have also held face-to-face talks with Ipswich ace Liam Delap, who has a £30m release clause following The Tractor Boys' relegation.
"SunSport has revealed how academy stars Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho appear destined to be two of the outgoings this summer, thanks to the club's shocking financial situation.
"The sale of the two stars would be a pure profit sale on the books, although Garnacho's comments criticising Amorim's decision to not start him in the Bilbao final have also fuelled speculation of his exit."
Mateta another United target
Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta is also weighing up his next move, with his contract only running for another year at Selhurst Park.
United are credited with an interest in the forward after Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee struggled.
The Mirror writes: "Jean-Philippe Mateta is considering his future, with Manchester United interested in signing the Crystal Palace striker this summer. Mateta has enjoyed a prolific season so far, scoring 17 goals across all competitions and helping Palace win the FA Cup.
"The 27-year-old is set to enter the final year of his contract at Selhurst Park and his form has attracted the interest of United, who have struggled for goals this season.
"Although United will not be playing Champions League football next season after losing to Tottenham in the Europa League final, the club's chief executive Omar Berrada has stated that they are ready to back Amorim in the transfer window."
Fernandes could be sold for £100 million
Al Hilal could also help fund United’s summer transfer plans after offering around £100 million for Bruno Fernandes.
They will offer the Portuguese midfielder up to £65m a year plus huge wages to tempt him into the move.
The Daily Mail reports: "Bruno Fernandes has been set a deadline of next week to decide if he wants to leave Manchester United and sign a £200 million deal with Al Hilal.
"The Saudi Arabian club want an answer by the end of May and are increasingly hopeful that Fernandes can be persuaded to walk away from Old Trafford.
"They are ready to offer United a transfer fee of around £100m if Fernandes accepts a three-year contract worth a basic £700,000-a-week and up to £65m-a-season including signing-on fee and bonuses."
Liverpool lead race for Wirtz
Bayern Munich have come to the conclusion that Bayer Leverkusen forward Florian Wirtz will not sign for them.
In turn, The Athletic states that Liverpool have progressed their pursuit of the Germany international.
The website claims: "Liverpool have received a major boost in their pursuit of Florian Wirtz, with Bayern Munich believing the playmaker will not be joining them and is on track for a move to Anfield if he leaves Bayer Leverkusen this summer.
"Wirtz has been targeted by both clubs but is believed to favour Liverpool — although they would still need to agree a deal with Leverkusen, which is not a formality given the finances involved.
"The 22-year-old Germany international has already visited the north west of England to look for houses to live in, should the move proceed."
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