Manchester United interested in signing Wolves' Brazilian forward Cunha

Manchester United are interested in signing Wolves forward Matheus Cunha this summer, reports out of the United Kingdom state.

The Brazilian, who has a £62.5m (Sh9.375 billion) release clause in his Wolves contract, is expected to leave Molineux at the end of the season and has already previously made it clear he desires to leave Wolves after assisting them to escape relegation this season.

Several club sources have told BBC Sport the 25-year-old is one of a number of attacking options on United's shortlist, with Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap, 22, also of interest.

Well-known Italian football journalist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano says that Cunha is open to the move.

"Manchester United are leading the race to sign Matheus Cunha from Wolves as negotiations are ongoing. Personal terms are being discussed, as Man Utd are aware of more clubs keen + £62.5m (Sh9.375 billion) release clause available," wrote Fabrizio.

"The feeling between player side and club side on new meeting was very positive, after project explained and terms discussed. More meetings will be needed, but Man United feel they’re leading the race for Cunha, as reported yesterday."

Improving United's scoring record is a priority for head coach Ruben Amorim.

Only Southampton, Leicester City, Ipswich, Everton, and West Ham have scored fewer than the 38 goals United have managed in 33 Premier League matches this season.

Cunha is viewed as an ideal addition to play in one of the two attacking midfield positions in Amorim's preferred 3-4-2-1 formation.

He is Wolves' top scorer this season with 16 goals to his name in all competitions and plays in a similar system under current boss Vitor Pereira.

United are set to face competition from a number of Premier League clubs for Cunha, with Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle all known to be looking to sign a forward this summer.

Cunha has scored 32 times in 87 appearances for Wolves but his disciplinary record may be of some concern to suitors.

The former Atletico Madrid striker has been sent off twice this season, missing six games in total through suspension.