Man United keen to reunite Cunha with Wolves midfielder André

Manchester United have reportedly added Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder André to their ever-growing midfield shortlist.

The Crimson Devils can be seeking to ring the adjustments in the midst of the park in 2026, leaving Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo with unsure futures.

On Tuesday, ESPN journalist Rob Dawson confirmed the membership’s need to tug off a midfield overhaul. Whereas the majority of the adjustments will probably ensue in the summertime, the supply leaves the door open for a possible January arrival, relying on market alternatives.

Man Utd’s seven-man shortlist revealed

In his report, Dawson revealed INEOS’ seven-man shortlist for the center of the park. Unsurprisingly, Adam Wharton, Elliot Anderson and Carlos Baleba have been all talked about, as Man Utd’s curiosity in these three up-and-coming EPL stars is well-documented.

Furthermore, the identical report talked about Conor Gallagher and Stuttgart’s Angelo Stiller, in addition to Joao Gomes.

Nonetheless, the latter isn’t the one Brazilian from Wolves on the listing, as his membership teammate and compatriot, André, was additionally included.

The 24-year-old is definitely essentially the most eyebrow-raising inclusion. Though André has been linked with a transfer to Outdated Trafford up to now, he has not often been talked about in current months, not like the opposite six midfielders on the listing.

Why André may very well be the best match for Man United

Whereas his teammate Gomes tends to play a bit increased on the pitch, André is a deep-lying playmaker, who has been described as ‘the most effective sixes within the Premier League’.

Furthermore, former Wolves supervisor Vitor Pereira hailed him because the ‘greatest midfielder in Brazil’ throughout his time at Fluminense.

Andre’s stats in 25/26
Percentile

Touches
52%

Probabilities created
9%

Shot makes an attempt
4%

Aerial dules gained
3%

Targets
0%

Defensive contribution
82

(by way of FotMob)

The defensive midfielder has been plying his commerce on the Molineux for the reason that summer season of 2024, however Wolves’ disastrous begin to the season might spark an exodus in 2026, and André may very well be tempted to hyperlink up together with his former Wolves teammate and fellow Brazilian, Matheus Cunha, who accomplished his Man Utd swap final June.

With Casemiro anticipated to depart on the finish of the season, the Wolves star is perhaps the best man to exchange him, as Man Utd will definitely want a brand new energetic defensive midfielder.