Matheus Cunha would give Manchester United something only one other player offers them Man Utd are eyeing a £62.5m deal for Matheus Cunha this summer and the Brazilian would bring some much-needed creativity and flair to the squad. Matheus Cunha would bring some attacking X factor to United In Matheus Cunha Manchester United would be signing a maverick, a modern footballer who almost exists outside a system. A free spirit who can be liberated to go and win games for his teams. At least, that's how he has shone at Wolves. Yes, he plays in the same No.10 position under Vitor Pereira as he would slot into under Ruben Amorim, but he arguably has more freedom in the old gold than he would at Old Trafford. ‌ He can run games for Wolves, nominally slotting in as the left-sided No.10, but given licence to roam and drift, taking himself to where he feels he can have the most influence. He is the best player in a team in the bottom third of the Premier League, so that freedom is understandable. His performances have earned a step-up in quality this summer and he made his intention to depart Wolves clear in March, when he did an interview while on international duty with Brazil. He arguably made his intention clear when he signed a new contract in January that contained a £62.5m release clause. Wherever he ended up, it would have been fascinating to see how he adapts to a more regimented tactical approach. That will be the case under Amorim. Article continues below The benefit for United's head coach is that he is signing a player who can slot seamlessly into his system and can deliver match-winning performances, something only Bruno Fernandes really provides in the squad at the moment. There is a dearth of creativity in this team and Cunha, 25, will help solve that. But he will be expected to deliver off the ball in a way he perhaps doesn't at Wolves. Take the fascinating stat unearthed by Sky Sports as an example, that no player in the Premier League spends longer walking during a game than Cunha. In a list of the top 10, only Cunha and Adama Traore aren't centre-backs. With Amorim determined to up the intensity level of his squad, Cunha will have to adapt to fit in. He wants United to press more aggressively and Cunha will have to learn those cues and live up to the expectations. ‌ At Old Trafford, he will need to marry his game-changing talent with a non-stop workrate. Amorim won't want to carry a passenger in his side. No player will get a pass on defensive work because they can influence games in the final third instead. Cunha almost certainly can adapt. He has shone in the Premier League at Molineux and is an emotional and passionate character. His disciplinary issues this season have been well documented, but a lot of that comes from that desire to win and to improve. He is a good age for United signings as well, with plenty of room to improve and develop. His first taste of life at a truly elite European club was a disappointment, with just seven goals in 54 games for Atletico Madrid, leading to the move to the Midlands. ‌ He has earned another chance and in so many ways United is a perfect fit. But Cunha's biggest challenge would be going from the unshackled big fish in a relatively small pond, to one piece of the jigsaw. If he can do that, he can shine under Amorim at United. --- Here at the Manchester Evening News, we’re dedicated to bringing you the best Manchester United coverage and analysis. Article continues below Make sure you don’t miss out on the latest United news by joining our free WhatsApp group. You can get all the breaking news and best analysis sent straight to your phone by clicking here to subscribe. You can also subscribe to our free newsletter service. Click here to be sent all the day’s biggest stories. And finally, if you’d rather listen to our expert analysis then make sure to check out our Manchester is Red podcast, featuring The Samuel Luckhurst Show and The Midweek Debate. Our shows are available on all podcast platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and you can also watch along on YouTube.