Manchester United's second transfer of summer window will be more complicated

Matheus Cunha was a relatively simple transfer for Manchester United to complete.

Cunha wanted to swap Molineux for Old Trafford, his wage demands were not a problem and the £62.5million release clause could be paid in instalments.

The deal ticked almost every box and it was announced on Sunday, the opening day of the summer window. Cunha will officially seal his transfer when he returns from international duty and his visa is approved, but United will be relieved to get him through the door at the earliest possible opportunity.

The reality is that most negotiations for transfers aren't as straightforward because a club could be reluctant to sell, a player might need to be persuaded, or personal demands could be an issue.

There are plenty of moving parts. United walked away from signing Moises Caicedo before he signed for Brighton due to his agent's demands, for example.

Now Cunha has been wrapped up, United will turn their attention to other targets and it's almost guaranteed their next signing will be more complicated than the first.

Talks to sign Cunha from Wolves were plain sailing. Signing a striker won't be as simple.

Liam Delap has already decided to join Chelsea, who will activate his £30m relegation clause, and United will now move on to other targets after missing out on the 22-year-old.

Victor Omsihen ticks most boxes, just like Cunha did, although his wage demands caused his proposed transfer to Chelsea to collapse last summer and the indication is they could be a problem again.

Ineos have lowered the United wage bill since gaining control of football operations and won't pay a huge salary to Osimhen. However, he might be a player worth compromising on.

The new wage structure won't be completely ripped up to