Paris Saint-Germain will reportedly compete with Arsenal to sign 25-year-old Brazilian international Matheus Cunha from Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers.
According to a report by Caught Offside, Matheus Cunha is the subject of interest from Paris Saint-Germain. The Ligue 1 champions are scouring the market for a versatile attacker heading into the January transfer window. So, the Wolverhampton Wanderers forward has emerged as a target, with Arsenal also keen on signing the Brazilian international next year.
The rise of Matheus Cunha in the Premier League
Matheus Cunha has established himself as one of the most underrated players in the Premier League since joining Wolverhampton Wanderers from Atletico Madrid. The Black Country outfit initially signed the South American attacker on loan in January 2023 before completing a permanent deal in the subsequent summer transfer window.
The 25-year-old took some time to find his feet at Wolverhampton Wanderers but has become a talismanic forward for the Black Country outfit in the last 12 months. Cunha has been a rare bright spot for the relegation-battling club this season, amassing eight goals and three assists in 16 Premier League outings.
Meanwhile, Cunha’s progress at Wolverhampton Wanderers has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal are among the prospective suitors vying for the signature of the Brazilian international.
Big move beckons?
Arsenal’s interest in Matheus Cunha is understandable. The Gunners are scouring the market for a versatile and productive attacker heading into the two transfer windows next year. Gabriel Jesus has struggled to make his mark, apart from his hat-trick in the EFL Cup quarter-final against Crystal Palace. So, Arsenal will likely pursue a deal for his replacement, with Cunha a viable target.
As for PSG, Kylian Mbappe has left a gaping hole in the offensive department. In addition, Randal Kolo Muani has blown hot and cold since arriving from Eintracht Frankfurt last summer. So, PSG should invest in a prolific forward, with Cunha emerging as an option worth considering.
However, it is unclear how much Wolverhampton Wanderers want to part ways with Cunha next year. Recent reports have claimed that the Black Country outfit will look to tie him to a new contract. However, that might be an uphill task for the Premier League club, considering the emerging links with the 25-year-old Brazilian international.