Matheus Cunha believes Manchester United are ‘starting to reach our level’ and can ‘create something special’ with the help of their summer signings.

United were sixth when Ruben Amorim was sacked last month but have climbed back into the Champions League placed under caretaker boss Michael Carrick.

The Red Devils still have a long way to go to get back to the levels they reached under Sir Alex Ferguson, when they were consistently one of the most successful teams in the world.

Cunha believes United are back on the right track and says players like Bryan Mbeumo can help bring back the glory days to Old Trafford.

Mbeumo has arguably been Manchester United’s signing of the season, scoring ten goals in all competitions, including three in five games since since Amorim’s sacking.

Asked what ex-Brentford star Mbeumo brings to United, Cunha – who also joined the club last summer – told Premier League Productions: ‘A lot of energy.

‘What a lovely guy. I’m around him every day, he’s someone that is fun. I always play against him and we talk about the games that we played in the past, Brentford against Wolves.

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