Man United hold ‘very advanced’ talks over £62m Tottenham target

Tottenham Hotspur have just received a huge blow in their rumoured pursuit of a Premier League striker as Man United are now advancing in their efforts to wrap up a quick deal for the player.

We are still over a month away from the opening of the summer transfer window, but it looks like clubs are already laying the groundwork to sign a Premier League marksman with 15 goals this season, who is expected to be on the move this summer.

It has been widely reported that a whole host of clubs, including Spurs, have expressed an interest in Matheus Cunha, with a big move on the cards for the Brazilian this summer.

According to various sources, Tottenham are considering activating Cunha’s £62m release clause, but the Lilywhites have now reportedly fallen behind one of their rivals in the race for the 25-year-old.

Man United looking to beat Tottenham and co to Matheus Cunha

Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Man United have not only advanced on Cunha but have made significant progress in their efforts to tie up a deal.

The journalist explained that the Red Devils are ready to meet the forward’s release clause and predicted that only one more meeting might be needed to iron out all the details and finalise the transfer.

When asked about United’s pursuit of Cunha, Romao told GiveMeSport: “They need more, at least one more meeting, to fix some details. My understanding is that Man United want to make it happen as soon as possible, so I don’t expect Cunha to be a long saga, a deal for the end of July, August (or) Deadline Day, or all this sort of thing. I think the Cunha deal will happen quite soon if all goes to plan.

“The conversation is very advanced and Man United are prepared to pay the £62.5 million release clause in instalments, in that case, so are ready to approach Wolves to find a solution. But for sure, to reach an agreement with the player is the first step and Man United are going, absolutely, in the right direction.”

What Cunhan has said about his future

Speaking last month, Cunha admitted that he wants to join a club which can regularly compete for titles, which appeared to rule out Tottenham Hotspur.

However, if the Wolves man is willing to join Man United, then the Lilywhites may still have a chance to persuade him to come to N17.

Perhaps Spurs may have an advantage in the transfer race if they win the Europa League title and secure qualification for the Champions League.

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