Mateus Cunha has reportedly given up on a move to Manchester United in favor of staying at Atletico Madrid.
Red His Devils look to theBrazilian to build up their offense before the transfer deadline.
United chief said he was preparing a £45million bid for the 23-year-old player.
However, according to Mundo Deportivono transfers will take place this summer.
They claim that Cunha, who had just joined from Berlin twelve months ago, is happy with Atlético.
Atlético added that they have faith in the forward and see him as part of their long-term plans. We will not accept bids below Cunha's release clause.
Cunha signed a five-year contract with Atlético in August last year after joining from Hertha.
He scored six goals and seven assists in just eight appearances in LaLiga last season.
The seven-cap Brazil international came on Monday night in his last seven minutes of Atletico's season opener, a 3-0 win against Getafe.
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Atleti's goalscorers Alvaro Morata and Antoine Griezmann on the night may be en route to Old Trafford.
According to reports in Spain, Simeone and company in exchange for Cristiano RonaldoHe said he would be happy to offer either to United.
Atlético fans are protesting the prospect of signing Ronaldo, but the club is interested in the 37-year-old.
