Matheus Cunha is fully expected to leave Wolves this summer and it is just a question of where he goes.
Cunha has a £62.5 million release clause in the new contract he signed at Molineux, and the Brazilian will more than likely leave for the value of that clause.
In recent days and weeks, Manchester United have march to the front of the queue for Cunha.
The Red Devils have admired him for a while, and are very keen to snap him up this summer as they feel he’s a perfect fit for their system.
Molineux News has been informed Wolves are open to negotiating with United over the payment structure of Cunha’s release clause.
He is the player’s ideal next destination, so there’s a chance Wolves will accept a lower first initial payment to make a deal easier for the Red Devils.
But now, a very interesting claim has been made regarding the competition for Cunha’s signature.
Saudi clubs interested in signing Matheus Cunha from Wolves, but he ‘loves’ Man United
Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol has provided an intriguing update on Cunha tonight on Sky Sports News.
And it relates to the interest from clubs in Cunha.
Since Cunha signed his new contract, we have only really heard of interest from Premier League clubs.
But now, it’s been suggested Saudi clubs are willing to trigger the player’s release clause.
Solhekol said earlier tonight on Sky: “Interestingly this evening, I’m just being told – surprise surprise – clubs in Saudi Arabia are now also prepared to trigger Cunha’s release clause.
“Saudi clubs are targeting the best players they can buy, and Cunha is certainly a player who’s on their radar.”
Whether Cunha would really entertain interest from Saudi though is perhaps unlikely.
Solhekol added: “I was told that the player sees United as one of the biggest club’s in the world. One source has even told us Cunha ‘loves’ Manchester United
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A surprising development about Cunha
It is quite surprising to hear of interest from Saudi in Cunha, given how United seem to be in pole position for the player.
We have not had any claims of Saudi interest before, perhaps because there is surely no way he would go there at this stage of his career.
Wolves would probably entertain Saudi interest, as there is probably a greater chance of one club offering the value of the release clause in full. As opposed to United reportedly looking to stagger payments.
But the problem for Wolves would be the stance of the player.
Seemingly he wants the move to United, and that puts Wolves in a tricky position.