Matheus Cunha has dropped the strongest hint yet that he will leave Wolves in the summer as a host of Premier League clubs prepare to battle it out for his signature.
Cunha has been Wolves’ standout player so far this season, with his goals a large part of the reason why Vitor Pereira’s side remain just outside of the relegation zone.
The 25-year-old has notched up 13 goals and four assists in 26 league games this campaign and scored his first senior goal for Brazil in the most recent international break.
Such sparkling form throughout the campaign has unsurprisingly seen Cunha linked with a host of top clubs, with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United all linked with a move for the in-form striker.
Nottingham Forest have also been linked with the striker in recent weeks, with Nuno Espirito Santo’s side hoping to make Cunha their club-record signing to provide extra depth in attack.
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Wolves were able to hold on to Cunha in the January window and even convcined the 25-year-old to sign a new deal to extend his stay at Molineux.
However, that new deal reportedly contains a £62million release clause which several top clubs may consider activating in the summer.
And Cunha has now appeared to hint that would like to take the next step in his career in the summer once he has helped steer Wolves clear of relegation.
‘I had a lot of offers but I wouldn’t feel well if I had done it,’ Cunha told the Guardian.
‘Some things you can’t control but I couldn’t leave the club in the middle of the season, in a difficult situation, in the relegation zone.
‘Now, we’re close to achieving our goal [of staying up]. But I’ve made it clear that I need to take the next step. I want to fight for titles, for big things. I have potential.’
While the battle for Cunha’s signature is expected to be fierce, it is thought that Arsenal may be front of the queue to complete a deal for the Wolves striker.
And their efforts may have been boosted by the appointment of former Atletico Madrid chief Andrea Berta to replace the outgoing Edu.
Berta helped bring Cunha to Spain from Hertha Berlin in 2021 and former Gunners striker Jeremie Aliadiere believes the Italian could look to be reunited with Cunha at his new club.
‘Berta knows Cunha from their time at Atletico Madrid and it could be a deal that goes through,’ he told AceOdds.com.
‘He’s having a great season in a team that’s struggling to fight relegation. That shows you how good he is and how quickly he’s adapted to the Premier League. He could be a good signing too.’
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