Wolverhampton Wanderers have secured Matheus Cunhaon a long-term contract extension,despite strong interest in him during the winter transfer window.
Still, speculation about his future hasn’t faded. Cunha has become a key player for Wolves, thriving in multiple attacking roles and making abig impact.
According to a previous report fromFichajes, whether playing as an attacking midfielder, second striker, or center-forward, the Brazilian has adapted seamlessly, drawing interest from clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain.
Wolves value Cunha highly, but reports suggest they could consider offers exceeding €70 million.Sky Sports News previously reported that Nottingham Forest made a club-record bid of around £60 million for him in January.
Could Matheus Cunha be on the move soon?
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With rumors swirling about his potential move from Wolves, Cunha opened up about his future, suggesting a departure this summer might be on the cards.
“I had a lot of offersbut I wouldn’t feel well if I had done it,” Cunha toldThe Guardian. “Some things you can’t controlbut 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.”
TalkSPORT recently reported that Nottingham Forestare planning another record-breaking move for Matheus Cunha if they qualify for the Champions League.The club showed interest in himback in January, but Wolves made it clear they weren’t ready to sell.
Since then, Cunha has signed a new contract at Molineux, which includes a £62 million release clause that kicks in this summer. At the moment, Elliott Anderson is still Forest’s most expensive signing at £35 million.