Arsenal are interested in signing one of Wolverhampton Wanderers’ best players during the winter transfer window, according to Daily Mail.
The Gunners have performed below expectations in the current campaign. They are nine points behind Liverpool, who are top of the Premier League table.
Injuries have contributed to their inconsistent performances. The club will now have to cope without Bukayo Saka, who is out for more than two months.
The England international injured his hamstring in the 5-1 win over Crystal Palace and has subsequently undergone surgery.
This could force Arsenal to enter the transfer market for attacking reinforcements, and Matheus Cunha is reportedly on their winter shortlist.
The Wolverhampton Wanderers star has been on the club’s radar for months. Wolves have failed to agree a new contract with the attacker.
Cunha would be an outstanding mid-season signing
The 25-year-old has entered his third campaign with Wolves. He has been in impressive form, bagging ten goals and four assists in 19 league games.
Aside from his goal involvements, Cunha has caught the eye with his high pressing and ball recoveries.
Cunha is primarily a centre-forward, but he has been successful in an attacking midfield role this term. The former Atletico Madrid man can also operate on either flank.
His versatility would make him a perfect fit for Arsenal, but the big question remains whether Wolves would consider parting ways with him in January.
Wolves paid a hefty fee of £44 million to sign him permanently, and it could take around £60m to test their resolve. Arsenal need to show ambition with a big-money proposal.
Cunha, who has been described as a ‘special player‘ by Wolves manager Vitor Pereira, could be tempted by a mid-season move with the prospect of potentially winning silverware.
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