Manchester United target prefers Liverpool move

Manchester United are gearing up for a critical Europa League clash against Lyon, with Ruben Amorim’s side looking to put their domestic inconsistency behind them and deliver a statement performance on the European stage.

The Red Devils continue to battle for Champions League qualification through multiple routes, with the quarter-final tie against the Ligue 1 side offering a golden opportunity.

Off the pitch, INEOS are already drawing up plans for the summer window, with recruitment discussions well underway.

Reports suggest the club is looking to bolster its attack and midfield depth, with scouts closely monitoring a host of players across the continent.

One of those targets has now emerged as a player who has caused plenty of problems for Premier League defences this season.

Matheus Cunha, currently shining at Wolves, is expected to leave the Midlands outfit this summer after hinting that he’s ready for a step up.

The Brazilian attacker, 25, only recently signed a new contract at Molineux, but it included a £62.5 million release clause — a figure which top clubs may be willing to match.

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Former United chief scout Mick Brown, who remains closely linked to the club, believes there’s “no way” Cunha remains at Wolves beyond this season.

Brown told Football Insider that the player’s public desire to fight “for titles, for big things” has effectively sealed his fate, adding: “Once he’s said that, there’s no chance he can stay.”

While United have had scouts tracking Cunha since November, Brown admitted told Football Insider that the club could face fierce competition from Arsenal, Chelsea, and a Liverpool side that Matheus Cunha may now prefer due to their current status.

Nottingham Forest have also entered the race and could break their transfer record for the Brazilian — if they manage to secure Champions League qualification.

Though Brown acknowledged there are “question marks” around Cunha’s character, he described the forward as a unique talent who will be in “high demand” this summer.

United will have to act fast — and decisively — if they are to win the race for one of the Premier League’s most in-demand forwards.

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