Arsenal is likely to be the next destination for the Brazilian star. The player has been superb this season in Premier League. He can cost Gunners £62.5 million which is his new release clause.
Gunners are headed for a busy summer window. Mikel Arteta has already said that it will be a big window. The top priority of the North London giants will be to improve their attack. They are set to sign a striker and a winger with many big names already being linked with a move.
One player who has been linked with Arsenal since a very long-time is Matheus Cunha. The Brazilian has been on the radar of Gunners ever since he arrived to England. The North London club tried to sign him in January but Wolves had no intention of selling. Instead Cunha signed a new contract with Wolves.
Arsenal believed to lead the race for Cunha
According to Daily Mail, Gunners have the lead in the race for Cunha. They have appointed Andrea Berta as the new sporting director. The Italian was the one who signed Cunha for Atletico and later sold to Wolves. Hence, this relationship will now benefit Arsenal.
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Cunha has a £62.5 million release clause in his new contract that will be activated this summer. Wolves will want it to be paid fully especially due to the amazing season the Brazilian is having. The 25 year old has 15 goals and 4 assists in 29 games this season.
Cunha has made it clear that he will leave Wolves this summer. He said that he had offer in January window but decided to stay as Wolves were in relegation zone. However, he has now made it clear to the club that he will leave as he wants to compete for the major titles.
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