Mikel Arteta and Matheus Cunha (Photo by Alex Pantling, Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly unwilling to sell Matheus Cunha this winter window despite strong interest from clubs.
The Midlands outfit are not fazed by the endless interest in the Brazilian and are not prepared to listen to offers for their star player.
This is according to Sky Sports journalist Danyal Khan who wrote in Xformerly known as Twitter: “Despite interest from Nottingham Forest and Arsenal, I understand that Matheus Cunha is NOT for sale and is not expected to leave Wolves in January. The new contract was to reward his recent form , with no impact on his immediate future and Wolves relaxed about the situation.”
The 25-year-old Brazilian has been in great form for Wolves since joining. He scored 14 goals last season, including a hat-trick at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea. This term, the attacker has scored 10 goals and provided 4 assists in 21 Premier League appearances. taking his tally for the Wolves to 25 goals and 12 assists.
This has led to informed interest ffrom Manchester United, Arsenal and the Blues.
The price of Matheus Cunha has been revealed
Ben Jacobs shared an update on Cunha’s situation. The journalist claimed that Arsenal are in contact with the player’s agents over a possible move.
He posted on X, formerly known as Twitter: “Matheus Cunha has yet to sign his new contract with Wolves despite verbally agreeing to new financial terms. The parties are still discussing a release clause and potentially two different numbers based on Wolves staying up and/or they go down
“Cunha has been offered a significant pay rise, and even with a new long-term deal, Wolves would understand Cunha’s desire to leave at the right opportunity in future windows.
“Arsenal are currently in contact with Cunha camp, but at this stage they are only talking informally. Wolves still don’t want to sell in January and that position will only change with a crazy bid, probably in excess of £80m.
“Wolves are eyeing Cunha for the second half of the season, but Arsenal are still eyeing the opportunity.”