Arsenal Monitoring £50m Premier League Star Matheus Cunha Ahead of January Transfer Window
It has been reported that Arsenal have monitored Wolves' forward Matheus Cunha ahead of the upcoming January transfer window as the 25-year-old Brazilian has caught the attention of the Gunners, whom are long-term admirers of his talent.
Cunha has impressed in the Premier League this campaign, having contributed nine goals and three assists in 17 appearances. His impressive displays have not gone unnoticed, with reports from The Athletic on Boxing Day confirming that Arsenal is keeping a close eye on the forward as the transfer window approaches.
Why Arsenal Are Interested in Cunha
That fact that Arsenal is interested in Cunha is no news; the club has been closely monitoring him for quite a while. His versatility up front means he will be an excellent option for Mikel Arteta's squad. An attacking midfielder by nature, he can also play as a second striker, center-forward, or winger on both the left and right sides, offering flexibility to Arteta.
Cunha has indeed been an exciting player in the Premier League, and so far this season, the nine goals and three assists prove he can change a game. With Arsenal still hoping to finish strong this campaign and maybe Champions League, the addition of a player like Cunha into their ranks could strengthen them upfront.
Wolves Stance on the Transfer
A January move for Cunha, though, in spite of interest from Arsenal, is beyond a likelihood that is reasonable. For Wolves, who are struggling to avoid relegation in the Premier League, losing one of their star players mid-ongoing season will indeed be a big setback; hence, Wolves will also be reluctant to let his services go in the winter window.
That obviously could change if the worse happens for Wolves. And Arsenal might just push with a summer offer through Cunha in which Wolf should be ready to concede now they are. In respect, the estimated asking rate which is given by many top sources was put down within the £50 m-$60 million price rates over Cunha at Wolf. Such amount only mirrors, after all, of Wolf, before his improved repute around England's premier league campaigns recently.
Cunha joined Wolves on loan from Spanish giants Atlético Madrid in January 2023. After a successful loan spell, the move was made permanent as Wolves paid around £44m for the Brazilian international. The Brazilian attacker has since made many impacts, playing a total of 74 matches in all competitions and registering 25 goals and 12 assists.
His deal with the Wolves runs until the summer of 2027, ensuring he will have substantial ground against any transfer negotiation the club may have to engage in. For Wolves, Cunha has become indispensable while morphing into multiple attacking functions. His future, thus, at the club hinges pretty much on the top status of the Premier League.
With his talents, Cunha also has managed to garner 11 caps for the Brazilian national team on the international stage. This, from club to country, places him as one of the prominent talents of his generation. Little question marks exist as to his abilities to perform at the highest level, which no doubt will make him be in high demand on the transfer market.
Conclusion
The January transfer window is approaching, and Arsenal's interest in Matheus Cunha continues to grow. Gunners have been tracking the star at Wolves, but given that Wolves are fighting relegation for now, there is very little chance in the immediate future. If that were to change, then a bid from Arsenal could finally come this summer if the Wolves go down. That would reflect his value with Cunha's price said to be in the region of £50m to £60m, a sum Arsenal will be keen to add to their squad at a point in time.
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