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Man United agree deal for Wolves' Brazil forward Cunha

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Wolverhampton Wanderers' Matheus Cunha is set to join Manchester United, the two clubs announced. (AP PHOTO)
Camera IconWolverhampton Wanderers' Matheus Cunha is set to join Manchester United, the two clubs announced. (AP PHOTO) Credit: AAP

Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers, the two Premier League clubs have announced, with the Brazil forward joining on a five-year contract.

United triggered the 26-year-old's release clause with Old Trafford club also having the option of extending his contract by a year.

Cunha has scored 33 times and provided 15 assists in 92 appearances for Wolves, with 15 of those goals coming in the Premier League this season. He becomes United's first summer igning.

"Manchester United has reached agreement with Wolverhampton Wanderers for the signing of Matheus Cunha. The Brazilian forward's signing is subject to visa and registration," United said in a statement.

Meanwhile, fellow Premier Leaguers Brentford have agreed a deal with new champions Liverpool to sign goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.

Ireland's Kelleher, who has a year left on his contract at Anfield, played over a quarter of the champions' Premier League matches this season when first-choice Alisson Becker was injured.

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