“To avoid relegation, we need him in January”: Man United’s coach Ruben Amorim has requested for ONLY ONE player in January, player has already agreed personal terms

Hussein3 weeks agoLast Updated: December 27, 2024

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Manchester United faced Wolves on Boxing Day 2024 and it was a blue Christmas for the Old Trafford faithful who made the trip to the Molineux.

It was another disappointing night for Manchester United in what has been a December to forget.

Another losing 3-0 to Bournemouth on Sunday, Ruben Amorim had to watch his side well beaten once again on Boxing Day as Wolves ran out 2-0 winners over United at the Molineux.

Andre Onana conceded the first goal directly from a corner – before Wolves then scored with one of the final kicks off the ball after a swift counterattack.

It was a harrowing performance from United, showing that we must not expect much of this season at all. However, if Jason Wilcox was watching, one thing is now crystal clear.

Matheus Cunha shows Jason Wilcox he’s worth every penny at £60m

Behind the Boxing Day clash was the subplot of United’s interest in signing Wolves’ best player, Matheus Cunha.

United have been linked with Cunha this season and even last summer – with this game considered a possible ‘audition’ for his United move.

If this was the case, the Brazilian passed with flying colours.

Matheus Cunha vs Man United

99 minutes

1 goal

1 assist

50/58 passes

92 touches

4 dribbles

5 defensive actions

6 recoveries

14/23 duels won

Cunha scored from a direct corner and also assisted Hee-Chan Hwang in the 99th minute to cap off a sensational performance which will have caught the eye of Amorim.

Outside of his goal involvements, Cunha was heavily involved all over the pitch with stats that would delight Amorim and his ‘run like mad dogs’ demand.

At £60m, Cunha looks like an absolute bargain and he could completely revolutionise the attack at Amorim’s disposal.

Manchester United will be wowed by Cunha

Cunha is quickly establishing himself to be one of the best players in the league and looks destined for a big move in 2025.

If given the chance, we imagine United will view him as absolutely perfect to fill that left-sided No.10 role under Amorim’s system.

MUTV pundit Danny Simpson agreed, as he raved over the £60m forward after the game.

“He was confident, he was strong, he looked like he was playing for a move. at times we couldn’t really handle him.”