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Ruben Amorim ‘demands Man Utd sign ANOTHER attacking midfielder after Matheus Cunha' in hint Bruno Fernandes will quit
RUBEN AMORIM has told Manchester United transfer chiefs to sign another attacking midfielder this summer after Matheus Cunha, reports suggest.
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Ruben Amorim has told Man Utd transfer chiefs to sign another attacking midfielder
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Bruno Fernandes could be leaving this summer
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Matheus Cunha is set to join for £62.5m
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Bryan Mbeumo has also been linked with a stunning transfer
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But according to sport journalist Ben Jacobs, speaking on the
Amorim has demanded that ANOTHER attack-minded midfielder - whether that be an advanced central midfielder or number 10 with good output - be signed in addition to the Brazilian.
Jacobs then said that Man Utd are in the chase to land
He said: "Newcastle and Man United, I'm told are the main suitors for Bryan Mbeumo... Another 10 [as well as Cunha] could be possible."
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Earlier this week reports suggested the Bees had set a £50m price tag on the 25-year-old, who contributed 27 goals and assists to the Bees Prem campaign.
Matheus Cunha gifts Wolves team-mates Joao Gomes and Andre a Rolex ahead of Man Utd transfer
Frank told Viaplay: "It is clear that if he is to be sold, it must be for a nice, nice amount. It is a lot. Mucho. Really a lot.
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"Then it is clear that it is impossible to replace him one for one. It cannot be done. There is a reason why he costs x number of million pounds, and we do not have x number of million pounds to buy for.
'I would say that I would be surprised if a lot of big clubs don't look at him. I would be surprised with what he has to offer. How many wingers score 20 goals for a mid-table club?
"And then with seven assists plus his work ethic. And his character. All these things mean that he has a lot, so he is a good player.'
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Transfers this summer will be led by Jason Wilcox
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Brentford boss Thomas Frank has admitted Mbeumo is up for sale
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