Manchester United won on penalties but were held to a 1-1 draw by Fiorentina in their final pre-season friendly as Bryan Mbeumo shone the brightest amid a lacklustre attacking unit.
The Red Devils' coach has realised that his captain performs best higher up the pitch, and it has led him to consider not signing a centre-forward at all
Ruben Amorim has hinted that Manchester United might not sign an elite striker this summer as he puts his faith in new signings Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo to take the responsibility of scoring goals for the club, while claiming Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee would have to fight for their place in his starting line-up in the 2025-26 campaign.
Matheus Cunha has confidently brushed off suggestions that he is feeling the heat following his high-profile move to Manchester United, asserting that the responsibility of helping restore the club to its former heights is not a burden but a privilege. After arriving at Old Trafford in a £62.5 million deal, the Brazilian forward was swiftly joined by Bryan Mbeumo, who arrived from Brentford for a reported £71 million.
Manchester United's new signing Matheus Cunha announced the birth of his second child with wife Gabi just hours before the Red Devils leave travel to the U.S. for their pre-season tour. United are heading to America on Tuesday and are scheduled to play three friendly matches against West Ham, Bournemouth and Everton. They were held to a goalless draw by Leeds in their first pre-season game in Sweden.