Man Utd may have perfect present for Matheus Cunha with £62.5m transfer 'advanced'

chiefs could soon have the perfect carrot to dangle in front of Matheus Cunha as they bid to sign him from . And all they need is one departure - which looks increasingly likely - for the sweetener to fall straight into their laps.

Cunha reportedly wants a move to United, who are keen to get a chunk of their transfer business done early in the window. The Brazilian international has a release clause written into his Wolves contract, which is a palatable figure for a player who has hit 14 goals in 28 games this season, and one who would be a natural fit on the left side of 's front three.

Although the odds already appear to be in their favour, United could tip the scales completely by offering Cunha his dream shirt number. The 25-year-old is a playmaker as well as a goal-scorer, which makes the No. 10 he sports at Wolves perfectly fitting.

He also wore it at Hertha Berlin, and it could be his at Old Trafford if Marcus Rashford leaves this summer. That is looking more and more likely, with Rashford frozen out by Amorim before being loaned out to Aston Villa, where he has rediscovered some promising form.

indicate that Rashford does not expect to play for United again while Amorim is at the helm. And his exit would free up one of the most desirable shirt numbers around.

United may not have Champions League football to offer Cunha - unless they win the Europa League - but they could give him the chance to sport a number worn by club legends like Wayne Rooney, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Mark Hughes and Denis Law.

With talks at an '' stage, Wolves are set to turn a profit on Cunha two-and-a-half years after signing him for a club-record from Atletico Madrid. The £62.5m release clause, which was included in the contract extension he penned in February, would reportedly be paid in instalments if Wolves give the green light, giving United more wiggle room for the rest of the window.

The Red Devils are also expected to snap up a central striker for the spearhead of Amorim's attack. And Liam Delap has emerged as a prominent candidate as he comes to the end of an impressive individual season with relegation-bound Ipswich Town.

The 22-year-old, who spent time in Manchester City's academy, is believed to be under a contract which contains a release clause. But United are likely to face stiff competition as Delap has a number of big-name admirers.