Arsenal hold 'initial talks' to overtake Manchester United to sign Matheus Cunha
Arsenal They have recently stepped up their offensive play, although most of their goals have come from set pieces. and while Mikel Arteta He would welcome points no matter how they come, but he needs an outright striker for next season.
According to caught offsideThe Gunners have held 'initial talks' to sign Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers next year. The report adds that manchester united They are also interested in the Brazilian striker, but Arsenal's contact for a possible transfer This suggests that Londoners are interested in overcoming any competition for Cunha's services.
The 25-year-old has been in excellent form this season, having He scored seven goals and assisted three times. in it first division. the wolves will do it reportedly seeking £60m parting ways with their prized asset, which shouldn't be a price Arsenal will have too much trouble matching.
Arsenal likely to overtake Man Utd in Cunha
Manchester United have been linked with a host of strikers since Ruben Amorim took charge, although any potential arrival would have to compete with Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund for an exit space. Furthermore, the former Sporting Lisbon manager appears to have made Viktor Gyokeres his priority and, given the duo's close relationship, United will love their chances of landing him.
However, Arsenal are likely to be a more attractive destination for Matheus Cunha, mainly because he would fit into their starting XI. On top of that, he has a realistic chance of playing consistently in the champions league while also competing for the Premier League, a challenge the Gunners have arguably failed to achieve due to a lack of goal-scoring options.
However, a Cunha transfer is unlikely to materialize in January as Wolves would not want to lose any key players amid a relegation fight, although to Arsenal's potential advantage, Cunha could be available for a fee. slightly cheaper in the summer if indeed the East Midlanders drop to the Championship at the end of the season.
