Man Utd fans spotted Amorim 'tapping up' player they now look certain to sign
Ruben Amorim has a major job on his hands this summer with Manchester United as fans believe he'd already shown his interest in one particular player during the season
Manchester United fans were left eagerly following the future of Matheus Cunha after spotting the Wolves star in conversation with Ruben Amorim - as the Brazilian nears a potential move to Old Trafford. The chat between the pair occurred during United's 1-0 Premier League home defeat by the Black Country side last month, after Pablo Sarabia netted a second half free-kick.
It was during the disappointing loss that Amorim was seen with his arm around the forward as they made their way into the tunnel.
Cunha, 26, has long been earmarked as a summer transfer target for the Red Devils who asked Wolves to pay his £62.5million ($84.4m) release clause over five years, The Athletic reported.
The club - who finished 16th and level on points with United but had an inferior goal difference - are said to expect United to meet the contractual requirements of paying the fee within two years.
While the 1-0 loss subjected the Old Trafford faithful to witnessing an eighth league defeat at home, some were certainly buoyed by spotting the conversation between the pair.
One United fan on social media went as far to joke that Amorim was "tapping up" the Brazil international by writing on X: "Amorim's literally tapping him up."
While the chat between the pair was unlikely related to Cunha potentially swapping the Molineux for Manchester, that didn't stop fans from declaring that the Brazilian was set to join the Portuguese boss this summer.
Another supporter took to the social media platform to comment: "He is replacing Alejandro Garnacho in our starting line-up next season."
The future of the Argentine star has also been a major talking point having been subject to bids from Chelsea and Napoli in January.
Amorim, who has earned praise for his candid demeanour, told Garnacho, 20, to find a new club after their Europa League final defeat to Tottenham Hotspur earlier this month, The Athletic reported.
Despite Garnacho seemingly having to bid Manchester adieu per his manager's instructions, team-mate Amad admitted he hopes the winger remains at the club beyond this summer.
"Alejandro is a really good player and we need good players in the team," he said during United's post-season Asia tour. "I know Garna really well, so I hope to have Garna next season. It is not really a big issue for the team. Everything is good now, I think."
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