How maverick Matheus Cunha became the star to save Man United – Daily Mail

Ruben Amorim has had a turbulent start to life as Manchester United boss but if he can solve the Matheus Cunha conundrum it may change everything for him at Old Trafford.Mail Sport revealed on Monday that United are inching closer to an agreement with the Wolves forward, though they would still have to activate his £62.5million release clause. Cunha has also had interest from Newcastle but looks to have been swayed by the prospect of playing a key role in Amorim’s rebuilding process.And that is the key thing with Cunha. To bring the best out of the Brazilian, a coach has to place him at the heart of his project and Cunha’s numbers make it tempting.  The flipside is his erratic defensive contribution and unpredictable temperament. Clubs must decide whether the good outweighs the bad and £62.5m is a great deal of money with which to gamble.First, the plus points. Cunha was directly involved in 19 of Wolves’ 50 Premier League goals last season – with 12 goals and seven assists – and has 14 goals and four assists this term, from a team total of 48. Those who have worked with the 25-year-old regard him as one of the most
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