Bruno Fernandes treatment shows what Matheus Cunha would give Manchester United

Leeds United's return to the Premier League could mark the rare event that one of their players is applauded by Manchester United supporters. Daniel James gave two years' dogged service at Old Trafford.

Eric Cantona drew applause from United matchgoers in September 1992. His attempted overhead kick in front of a barren Stretford End, under construction at the time, signalled a temporary truce between roses red and white.

Cantona's performance was discussed by Steve Bruce and Gary Pallister in the players' bath afterwards. It was on Alex Ferguson's mind two months later when he instinctively suggested to chairman Martin Edwards that he enquire about Cantona during a telephone call with his Leeds counterpart Bill Fotherby.

Matheus Cunha has gone one better than Cantona. One goal, two wins and two man-of-the-match performances against United this season. He was the only Wolves player namechecked by Ruben Amorim on the eve of last week's match.

Amorim was defensive when pressed on the possibility that Cunha could make the move up the M6. Cunha interacted with United fans on Sunday and was captured in conversation with Amorim by the tunnel at full-time.

Cunha, a 25-year-old Brazil international with Premier League pedigree who is already operating in the system Amorim is wedded to, is a no-brainer for United. Even at his steep £62.5million release clause, Cunha would represent an upgrade on the majority of United's existing No.10 options.

The Brazilian creates goals and scores goals. Only seven players have tallied more than him in the Premier League this season and he has chipped in with four assists.

The quality of Cunha's goals merit repeat viewing. His two at Fulham were both worthy of the Goal of the Month award (he