Matheus Cunha has emerged as Manchester United's top summer transfer target with the Wolverhampton Wanderers star moving closer to completing a £62.5m Old Trafford switch

The transfer window is almost open with the Club World Cup creating an emergency, short-term window — though clubs not involved in the new Fifa tournament are pushing ahead with plans to strengthen this summer.

Liverpool reportedly backed out of a move for Matheus Cunha due to concerns about his fit within Arne Slot's squad. The Brazilian international is on the brink of signing with Manchester United from Wolverhampton Wanderers in a $84 million deal,

Matheus Cunha has attracted plenty of potential suitors with his form for Wolverhampton Wanderers but Liverpool gave Manchester United a clear run at the Brazilian

Manchester United are expected to grant Matheus Cunha an emotional demand and with the payment structure in his £62.5m deal and personal terms both agreed, a medical is all that awaits.

MANCHESTER UNITED target Matheus Cunha spent more time walking than any other player in the Premier League this season. The 26-year-old is on the verge of completing a move to Old Trafford. United

The Brazilian has never been far from the headlines, whether that has been scoring great goals or losing his temper

Matheus Cunha is poised to undergo a medical at Manchester United after the terms of his £62.5million (€75.5m / $84m) release clause at Wolves were met on Tuesday.