Manchester United ‘close to signing’ Antony’s fellow Brazilian forward in £42m deal

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Manchester United are reportedly close to signing Matheus Cunha from Atletico Madrid in a £42million transfer. The Red Devils are scrambling for additions following a disastrous start to the new Premier League season, which has apparently prompted several senior players to directly tell the Old Trafford hierarchy that they must step up their business over the coming weeks. 

United have been beaten by Brighton and Brentford in their opening two league games. The latter reverse was Sunday’s 4-0 demolition that has sparked the latest inquest at Old Trafford. 

Head coach Erik ten Hag is now desperate for new arrivals after seeing his side flounder in successive fixtures. United have been linked with several players and are now apparently close to signing Cunha from Atletico. 

A £42m bid for the Brazilian has reportedly been accepted by the La Liga club. The 23-year-old could become United’s fourth summer signing, joining Cristian Eriksen, Lisandro Martinez and Tyrell Malacia in arriving at Old Trafford. 

That is according to TalkSPORT, who claim that a move is ‘close’. The versatile star can play as a winger or as a striker, giving Ten Hag plenty of options. 

However, he does not boast an outstanding goal record, having scored just six times in the Spanish top-flight last season. He bagged seven Bundesliga goals the season before with Hertha Berlin. 

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