United are looking to beef up their midfield, and have been courting Kunda as might look to off-load a few playersin this window.
His currently a free agent spoke with ex Premier League side Wigan but the move failed due the lack of games he played and Juventus have expressed an interest too.
Kunda who was at the Atletico academy and is tipped to be a bright prospect in the future.
Newcastle are said to have been tracking the youngster from last season.