Cunha Deal “Shut” as United Followers Dare to Dream
Manchester United are reportedly near signing Wolves ahead Matheus Cunha, with Mark Goldbridge calling it his “dream signing” in a latest episode of The United Stand Podcast. Citing Simon Jones of the Each day Mail, Goldbridge mentioned: “Manchester United are near signing Cunha from Wolves,” earlier than acknowledging the acquainted timing of such tales, including, “Dangerous consequence yesterday, massive signing as we speak… We’ve seen this film.”
Nonetheless, Goldbridge wasn’t brushing the information apart. He insisted, “Don’t play this recreation with lifelike targets that most likely do need to come to Man United,” suggesting Cunha is a participant that genuinely suits the membership’s wants and supervisor Rúben Amorim’s model.
Simon Jones and Credibility within the Hearsay Mill
A lot of Goldbridge’s perception within the hearsay hinges on its supply. “That is most likely about one of many solely individuals past Ornstein and Romano the place I might go, that is fascinating,” he mentioned, referencing Simon Jones’ credibility after breaking the Jarrad Branthwaite bid final summer time. “If he’s damaged this… please let this be true.”
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Reiterating the identical level later within the present, Goldbridge mentioned: “The one non-Ornstein and Romano switch that was true was the Branthwaite one, and Simon Jones and Chris Wheeler broke that.”
Why Cunha Matches United’s Wants
Goldbridge was emphatic about Cunha’s potential impression. “He ticks each single field Man United have to tick,” he mentioned. At 25 years previous, Cunha is “Premier League confirmed” and “able to take that step up.” Goldbridge added, “He is aware of what it’s prefer to be in a crew the place you shoulder the duty,” citing his position in conserving Wolves up.
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“He’s aggressive, he’s passionate, and he offers a ****,” mentioned Goldbridge. “This crew is crying out for these forms of personalities.” He likened Cunha’s mentality to membership legends, saying, “I’ve seen the likes of Roy Keane, Paul Ince, Eric Cantona… these personalities match us like a glove.”
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As for the place Cunha would possibly slot in, Goldbridge mentioned: “You could possibly play him as a 9… ideally for me he performs behind the striker, subsequent to Amad or Garnacho or Zirkzee.” He in contrast Cunha to Mousa Dembélé, praising his “energy to carry up the ball and dribble and hyperlink the play.”
Newcastle Competitors and the Champions League Issue
Regardless of the optimism, there’s competitors from Chelsea and Newcastle. “Newcastle are seen as the principle opponents for his signature,” mentioned Goldbridge, “however he seems to be to have been swayed by the prospect of taking part in a pivotal position in Man United’s rebuild underneath Rúben Amorim.”
However there’s a catch. Goldbridge acknowledged the affect of European qualification: “If we don’t win the Europa League, we don’t have Champions League to supply him… Newcastle most likely will.” That issue alone might complicate issues considerably.
He summed up the state of affairs frankly: “If Kun doesn’t go to Man United and he goes to Newcastle, properly that’s one participant that’s simply strengthened Newcastle greater than us.”