The calls for Arsenal to sign a striker this month have slightly eased over the past few days, but it is not hard to see how they could quickly pick up again after Saturday’s trip to Wolves. Not for the first time during the January transfer window, Arsenal are facing a side who are led by a forward player they have tracked.
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Earlier this month, that was the case when Mikel Arteta’s side hosted Newcastle and Alexander Isak terrorised Arsenal on the way to the Magpies winning 2-0 at Emirates Stadium. This time, the Gunners come face to face with Wolves striker Matheus Cunha - who has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal this month.
The demand among Arsenal fans for the club to sign a new attacker grew after Isak tormented them - and history could easily repeat itself if Cunha is able to put Arteta’s side to the sword. The Brazilian has been in brilliant form this season and Arsenal are not alone in admiring his talents, with Nottingham Forest also keen on him.
Despite Wolves being in a relegation battle, Cunha has scored 10 Premier League goals this season - two more than any Arsenal player - and he has chipped in with four assists. Wolves are determined to keep hold of the striker this month and are in talks with him over a new contract.
“He is my player – I think he is not for sale,” said Wolves manager Vitor Pereira on Friday. “This is the information from the club.”. Cunha will have a point to prove against Arsenal on Saturday, partly because of their interest in him, but also after Monday night’s loss at Chelsea.
