Man Utd transfer news: Matheus Cunha issues statement as new striker deadline set

Manchester United chiefs will be hard at work already to bolster the squad after a woeful season, with plenty of incomings and outgoings planned as Ruben Amorim looks to get his squad back in shape

Manchester United have got a massive summer ahead of them after their disastrous season came to a close. The Red Devils rounded off the campaign on a slight high note after beating Aston Villa 2-0 on the final day, but they finished in 15th place after 18 losses and there is much work for Ruben Amorim to do.

Amorim addressed supporters after the Villa game to apologise for a woeful season that also saw them beaten by Premier League rivals Tottenham in the Europa League final – and promised that “the good days are coming”.

The Red Devils have already started to make moves on both incoming and outgoing moves ahead of next season after confirming Jonny Evans, Christian Eriksen and Victor Lindelof would all depart on free transfers, while the likes of Alejandro Garnacho, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho are expected to leave.

Meanwhile, Matheus Cunha is set to be the first name through the door as part of United’s rebuild. Amorim will need plenty more names to arrive if he is to restore United to their former glory.

Mirror Football has taken a look at the latest Manchester United transfer news after the final day of the season.

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Garnacho offered Napoli escape route

Garnacho’s future at Old Trafford looks increasingly uncertain after he was benched for the Europa League final and then left out of the matchday squad entirely for the last game of the season against Villa.

Tensions appear to be growing between the player and Amorim after he scolded his manager’s decision – before his brother accused the coach of “throwing him under the bus”.

Now it seems Napoli could be ready to rescue him from his difficult spell after the Italian side won the Serie A title last week.

According to the i Paper, Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna will soon meet with United officials to begin the negotiation process over Garnacho after missing out on him in January.

The Naples outfit had a bid of £40m rejected in January, with United valuing him closer to £70m, but the Italian team could have better luck in striking a bargain after a tough season for the Argentine.

Amorim awaits Delap decision

One player Manchester United are hoping to sign is Ipswich’s Liam Delap, but they will have to do battle with a number of clubs amid stiff competition for his signature.

Delap is hot property this summer after a superb spell with the Tractor Boys, scoring 12 times in the Premier League.

Liverpool and Chelsea are among the teams said to be interested alongside United – but those contenders won’t have to wait long before Delap decides on his future.

Journalist Ben Jacobs reports that Delap is set to decide his next move before he heads off for the Under 21 Euros with England.

The report says United have already held initial discussions with the player, who wants to play European football – though game time is more important for him as he bids to make England’s World Cup squad next season.

It adds that Delap would like to return to the North West to play his football, having grown up in Derby and Manchester.

Cunha sends message

United are edging closer to confirming their first transfer of the new season after reaching agreement to sign Cunha from Wolves, handing him a long-term contract until 2030 with the option of an additional 12 months.

The Red Devils are set to pay the Brazilian’s £62.5m release clause, adding some much-needed firepower to a group of players that scored just 44 goals all season – the fifth lowest of any team in the Premier League this season.

Cunha is understood to have been offered the No 10 shirt at Old Trafford – meaning that number will be stripped from Marcus Rashford, who is likely to leave the club in the summer after his loan spell with Aston Villa.

And now the Brazilian has sent a message to Wolves fans following the end of the season – which appears to be a goodbye message.

“Wolves, what can I say to you?” he said. “What an incredible season. We didn’t get to where you deserve to be, but we did everything we could to make you proud. I love these guys.“Individually, it was the best season of my life. All of this was only possible because of all the dedication and love I have for this club. I became the Brazilian with the most goals in a Premier League season, along with @roberto_firmino and @gabriel.martinelli. “I made mistakes and got things right, but always because I lived this club so much. All I ever wanted was to do the impossible for Wolves. Another one is over.And thank you all for all the affection.”

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