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Manchester United suffered a gap day defeat to Arsenal. Nonetheless, there have been a variety of positives to take from the hosts’ efficiency.
United’s assault, that includes Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, gave the Arsenal backline an actual fright at Outdated Trafford.
Cunha, particularly, delivered a fearless efficiency. He persistently took on Arsenal gamers in his makes an attempt to create goalscoring alternatives out of nowhere. The Brazilian additionally drew a stable save from David Raya.
United’s new quantity 10 underlined precisely what Ruben Amorim’s facet lacked final season. Curiously, there’s a perception at Outdated Trafford that Amorim already has one participant with comparable traits at his disposal.
Man United suppose they’ve subsequent Matheus Cunha
Based on journalist Sam C, a comparatively dependable supply with regards to United information, some high-ups on the membership suppose Joshua Zirkzee has the “ceiling of recent signing Matheus Cunha.”
Joshua Zirkzee has no plans to depart Manchester United earlier than the deadline.
United haven’t any want to let Zirkzee go away both. It’s understood that some excessive up suppose Zirkzee has the ceiling of recent signing Matheus Cunha.
Rasmus Hojlund may go away earlier than the deadline.… pic.twitter.com/O0qaxnbqkQ
— Sam C (@SamC_reports) August 20, 2025
The Pink Devils signed Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna final summer time. The Netherlands worldwide was seen as one of the crucial well-rounded forwards accessible out there on the again of a promising season below Thiago Motta.
The Dutchman had a tough begin to life in Manchester below Erik ten Hag. Nonetheless, he confirmed indicators of promise as a large playmaker below Amorim within the second half of final season.
The 24-year-old, who likes to drop deep or vast to create for team-mates, describes himself as a “9.5”.
Man United don’t need to lose Zirkzee
Just lately, The Peoples Individual relayed a report claiming Napoli are taken with Zirkzee.
Nonetheless, Sam C suggests the ahead has no plans to depart United earlier than the deadline.
The Mancunians are additionally completely satisfied to maintain him regardless of the arrivals of Cunha, Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko.
In the meantime, United are open to letting Rasmus Hojlund depart. The Denmark worldwide was additionally signed from Serie A, and quite a lot of golf equipment in Italy are ready to signal him.
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