Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Brazilian star Matheus Cunha is a candidate to become one of the most talked-about names of the transfer period this summer. Cunha, who attracted attention with his impressive performance in the Premier League, has entered the radar of many big clubs.
Arsenal’s sporting director Andrea Berta is determined to bring Cunha to the Emirates Stadium during the summer transfer window. Berta, who knows Matheus Cunha closely due to their background at Atletico Madrid, believes the Brazilian player can be effective both in the false nine role and on the wings. The £62.5 million release clause in his new contract with Wolves is an obstacle that Arsenal will have to consider in order to complete this transfer.
Nottingham Forest is ready to trigger the player’s release clause and wants to support their goal of qualifying for the Champions League with this transfer. Forest’s close relations with Cunha’s Brazilian teammates and the advantage of harmony offered to the player under Nuno Espirito Santo’s coaching make this transfer even more likely.
[_**The Boy Hotspur**_](https://theboyhotspur.substack.com/p/exclusive-e85) understands that Tottenham Hotspur is planning to set aside a budget of more than £100m for Cunha and his team-mate Joao Gomes. Liverpool, on the other hand, is considering Cunha as an alternative. Both clubs are competing to add the Brazilian star’s talents to their squads in the Premier League.
Cunha’s market value is currently estimated at around €55m, but his new contract with Wolves sets the player’s release clause at £62.5m.
The future of Matheus Cunha looks set to remain one of the biggest stories in the Premier League during this summer’s transfer window. The interest of giants such as Arsenal, Nottingham Forest, Tottenham and Liverpool could lead to the Brazilian star turning a new page in his career.
#### Our view
It has to be said that this feels like a Lange initiative, and the benefits of recruiting from one’s division. are significant, and therefore this could be an inspiring move. Yes, there will be plenty of competition, but these players may be swung by regular game time under an ambitious, if struggling, coach.