Cunha admits Mbeumo's enthusiasm and energy sets the standard in training and on matchday at United.
"He's very intelligent, he's very clever,” Cunha told Premier League Productions. “So he can use his strength very, very good, like going to space, he shoots so well, so good. This is the kind of number nine we need to have.
"Of course, he's someone that helped us so much and it's a pleasure to play with him. He’s more than the position that he plays. Being around him in the pitch, we know he can create something special."
Cunha continued: “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.
"But to be together now and help United is something that when we arrive here, we feel like, wow, we can be a small part of the success of the team. It’s something that is a challenge that is everything to us.
“He's so shy, he doesn't speak much, but I speak French and I always speak with him He's the kind of guy that, like I say, he's special, I love to be around him and talking about the game, the life. Honestly, he finishes very well.
“Every training, after training, we stay to do finishing, so it's always a good competition to have him, Bruno (Fernandes), Ben (Sesko), Josh (Zirkzee), everyone around the team. I feel like we are starting to reach our level."