Manchester United have reached an agreement with Wolverhampton Wanderers to sign Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha after activating his £62.5 million release clause, with the player now cleared to undergo a medical at the Old Trafford club.

The two Premier League clubs had been locked in negotiations for weeks over the payment structure of the deal. United initially proposed spreading the payment over five years, but Wolves stood firm on their demand for three instalments over two years.

Following the successful resolution of the payment terms, Wolves have now given Manchester United permission to complete the transfer, with Cunha set for medical examinations before finalizing personal terms.

Sources close to the deal indicate that the 26-year-old Brazilian has no reservations about joining Manchester United despite the club's failure to secure European football for the upcoming season. Cunha reportedly views United as "one of the biggest teams in the world" and, despite interest from other clubs, is eager to don the famous red shirt.

The forward enjoyed an impressive 2024/25 season with Wolves, netting 17 goals and providing six assists in 34 appearances across all competitions.

Cunha's imminent arrival marks a significant statement of intent from Ruben Amorim's Manchester United as they look to strengthen their attacking options ahead of the new Premier League campaign.

The transfer represents one of the most expensive deals in the current window and continues the trend of high-profile moves between Premier League clubs.