Manwan: The first offer was rejected + the fiscal year deadline is approaching, Mbemo s trading is expected to turn around in July
The Manchester Evening News published an article talking about Manchester United's transfer operation logic this summer.
Signing their best player from Wolves shouldn't have been advertised as a big signing from Manchester United, but the rapid conclusion of the Cunha deal really demonstrates the club's determination.
Cunha's termination clause, the Portuguese gang in Manchester United and Amorin's tactical system make the Brazilian attacker an attractive target. After the Wolves' away win over Manchester United on Easter Sunday, the Red Devils quickly took action to pursue Cunha, and it would be surprising if they failed to sign him in the end.
The introduction of powerful Premier League players also sent a clear signal that since signing Maguire at a world record of 80 million pounds in 2019, Manchester United has only introduced one player (Mont) from Premier League clubs before 2023.
As a professional No. 10 player, Cunha is the strongest upgrade option for Manchester United's existing midfielder in addition to Bruno Fernandez. If B Fee stays in the team after the transfer window is closed, he may be repositioned as a central defender.
Manchester United insiders revealed their desire to take the lead in the transfer window, ideally they should have signed two new strikers, but Drapp chose Chelsea. Shortly after Drapp's decision was reported, Manchester United staff in Hong Kong, China remained relaxed, emphasizing that there were alternative goals.
's performance of only 44 league goals last season and a goal difference of -10 forced Manchester United to move quickly in the transfer market. Their primary target is Mbemo, the Brentford striker who scored 20 league goals last season even outperformed Cunha.
Mbemo is the best choice for both worlds, thanks to his experience as a right wingback in the Brentford three-back system, he is competent for both offense and defense. However, its essence is still an attacker. When he found out that he was classified as a midfielder in the "Fantasy Premier League" game, Mbemo himself couldn't help laughing.
The approaching fiscal year deadline for June 30 and the rejection of Manchester United's first offer against Mbemo Mbemo was caused by slowing the transfer. The deal between Zilkze and Yoro also reached a similar deadlock in early July last year, and a turning point is expected next month.
Manchester United will set off for the United States on July 22 for the preseason, and the warm-up match with Leeds United in Norway on July 19 will kick off the preseason preparations. Although the club has not announced the date of players' return, referring to the arrangements on July 8 last year, this year is likely to be scheduled for the week of July 7.
In the past several summer windows, Manchester United had completed the signing contract only after the pre-season tour began, and then the new players flew directly to the training ground to report. This is true for Romero in 2015, Fred in 2018, and Onana in 2023, but Eriksen was not called to Australia in 2022.
This summer is a rare offseason without international competitions. After the 2026 World Cup, another African Cup will be held in 2027, followed by the 2028 European Cup and the Copa America. If Cunha and Mbemo can appear at Manchester United's training camp in Chicago, this will become another declaration by Manchester United.