Ally McCoist should look to sign a proven Premier League striker with Newcastle United star Callum Wilson or Brentford’s Ivan Toney instead of Manchester United’s Matheus Cunha.
McCoist feels Newcastle ace Callum Wilson is better than Matheus Cunha for Man Utd
Manchester United are set to sign Matheus Cunha from Atletico Madrid to bolster Erik ten Hag’s front line. But Ally McCoist said talkSPORT Newcastle United star Callum Wilson or Brentford ace Ivan Toney would be better options for the Red Devils.
Ten Hag are determined to add another centre-forward to their ranks at Old Trafford after the Dutchman began his reign as Premier League manager with back-to-back defeats. “Manchester United” is also at the bottom of the table after defeats to “Brighton & Hove Albion” and “Brentford”.
Reports ESPN It should be noted that Cunha is now Manchester United’s main striker target after making the shortlist for Ten Hag. And talkSPORT The Red Devils are set to complete a £42million deal for the Atletico Madrid forward, who joined the La Liga side from Hertha Berlin last year.
Diego Simeone paid the Bundesliga club €25 million (£21m) with further additions (£5m). But so far, the 23-year-old football player managed to get only 7 goals and 7 assists in all competitions. Cunha also made his Brazil debut in September and has now made seven appearances.
Callum Wilson has been overtaken by Matheus Cunha despite being injured in the 2021/22 season
However, McCoist believes that instead of targeting Cunha, Manchester United should sign a proven striker in the Premier League, such as Newcastle’s Wilson or Brentford’s Toney. Wilson scored eight goals in 18 senior appearances last season, while Toney scored 12 goals in 33 appearances.
“There’s a huge amount of quality in the league,” McCoist announced. “Ivan Toney is definitely one of them. Another thing I like – I know he’s got injuries – but it’s Callum Wilson at Newcastle. I think he is a different class.”
Wilson has enjoyed just 18 Premier League appearances in 2021/22 after missing four games. thigh injury and 16 with a calf issue. 30 years old, value 20 million pounds In 2020, they have started two matches so far this season and scored on the opening day against Nottingham Forest.
Toney, meanwhile, scored 12 goals and set up five last season after starting 32 of 33 senior outings. The 26-year-old played just 10 senior minutes in his career in previous seasons and already has a goal and two assists in two games this campaign.
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