According to a report in ESPN Brasil, the Red Devils have agreed that Brazilian centre-forward Matheus Cunha will be rested for the final three Premier League matches of the season so he is in peak physical condition for the World Cup. Cunha is 26 years old. He joined Manchester United in July 2025 and his contract runs until 2030. He has 21 caps and one goal for Brazil. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €70.00m.