Manchester United are ready to step up their summer rebuild by moving for Wolverhampton Wanderers’ star attacker Matheus Cunha. According to reports, the Red Devils have made a formal contract offer to Cunha’s representatives and are willing to activate his £63 million release clause.
United hope Wolves will agree to spread the payment across three or four seasons, making the deal more manageable. Cunha, who is enjoying an excellent campaign with 15 Premier League goals and six assists, would sign a five-year deal at Old Trafford if an agreement is reached.
Meanwhile, Newcastle United are eyeing a defensive reinforcement of their own. The Magpies are preparing a £40 million bid for Bayern Munich’s Kim Min-Jae. With uncertainty surrounding the South Korean international’s future in Germany, Newcastle are optimistic about pulling off the deal. They are also keeping an eye on Bournemouth’s young center-back Dean Huijsen as an alternative.
Elsewhere, Manchester City are renewing their interest in Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso, who has impressed with 39 appearances this season. If City succeed, Juventus could respond by signing Lazio’s on-loan defender Nuno Tavares, who has been a standout performer in Serie A with eight assists.
In Serie A, Lazio are considering a summer shake-up of their defense, with veteran center-back Alessio Romagnoli potentially on the move. Concerns over his €3 million-per-year salary could see the 30-year-old, who has been linked to Saudi Pro League clubs, leave after making 38 appearances this season.