Manchester United transfer news today
Manchester United's off-season transfer window kicked off with a declaration of intent by the signing of Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers. At 26, the strike man has made his move at lightning speed to become more than merely an important player at Old Trafford; he is also one of Manchester United's better-paid players.
Cunha's Record-Breaking Contract at Manchester United
Cunha signed for Manchester United in a reported fee of £62.5 million on a five-year contract with an option to extend for a sixth year. His £200,000 per week wages put him among the highest earners at the club, equalling Antony as the joint fourth highest earner.
To put that into context, very few Manchester United players earn more than him:
- Casemiro is at the top of the weekly wage earners with £375,000.
- Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford both earn £325,000 a week.
- Mason Mount is behind them on £250,000 a week.
Cunha's signing brings great firepower and depth to United's attack, and his wages demonstrate the club's confidence in what he can bring.
Potential to Climb the Salary Ranks
There is growing speculation that Cunha could become the second highest-paid player at Manchester United. This is mostly due to persistent transfer gossip about some of the players ahead of him on the pay list.
- Bruno Fernandes is reportedly a target for Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal, who have offered an astronomical £700,000 a week deal alongside a £100 million transfer fee (source).
- Marcus Rashford, Casemiro, and Antony have also been speculated for possible transfers away from Old Trafford (source).
Despite the speculations that have been hovering around him, United head coach Ruben Amorim has categorically expressed that he would prefer Fernandes to stay and continue to be the midfield leader of the team (source).
What This Means for Manchester United
Matheus Cunha's transfer and salary benchmark represent Manchester United's plan to compete at the top level in domestic as well as European competition. It requires a quality, young striker such as Cunha to maintain the team in contention in an increasingly fluid transfer market.
If transfer rumors about Fernandes, Rashford, Casemiro, or Antony materialize, Cunha's role and designation within the team could grow even larger — on the field of play as much as in the payrolls.
Last Word
The transfer of Matheus Cunha to Manchester United is an exciting new era for his life and the club's rebuild. As he settles in, everyone will be on the edge of their seat as he adapts to the pressures of Old Trafford and how well he can back up his massive wage with top-class performances.
Stay tuned for more news on Manchester United's transfer circus and Cunha's season update!
Recommended Reading:
- Manchester United Transfer News and Rumors - BBC Sport
- Latest on Bruno Fernandes' Future at Manchester United - Sky Sports
- Al-Hilal's Offer for Bruno Fernandes Reported by Reuters
