In order to sign Cunha, United are planning to raise funds through three players sales when the summer transfer window opens. One such player is Marcus Rashford, who is currently on loan at Aston Villa, in an agreement that includes an option to buy for £40million.

Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Cunha has been one of the Premier League's outstanding performers this season and has an $83.5 million release clause in his contract that can be activated in the summer. The Brazilian is expected to depart Molineux and has also been linked with a move to Arsenal and Chelsea.