Arsenal target Matheus Cunha finally signed his new Wolves contract - after making clear he wasn't going anywhere. Cunha, 25, wrapped up Wolves' 2-0 victory over Aston Villa in the 97th minute with another impressive goal, his 11th of the season, before a telling celebration. The Brazilian not only boosted Wolves' survival hopes by securing the three points but also made clear he won't be ditching Vitor Pereira's relegation-threatened side.

Wheeling away in celebration after blasting the ball past Emiliano Martinez, an emotional Cunha pointed to the Molineux turf, a message to say 'I'm staying'. The ex-Atletico Madrid star then kissed the badge on his shirt, which he'd taken off. Cunha also made a signing gesture with his hands, before Wolves' free-scoring No.10 shared a huge hug pitchside with sporting director Matt Hobbs at the side of the pitch.

Arsenal have been the side most linked with Cunha's signature, with the Gunners in desperate need of a forward. Noises coming from the player's camp suggested that he was open to a move and talks over a new Wolves deal duly stalled. But after further talks between the player and the club, he then agreed to sign a new long-term contract on more money at Molineux, the fresh terms a reward for his form in the last 12 months.

It's understood Cunha's new deal will have a relegation release clause and a minimum fee release clause. It's understood he signed the deal before leaving Molineux on Saturday evening. He will now be focused on recovering ahead of Wolves' trip to face Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup fourth round next Sunday. "He has this quality. A special player. He's committed with us," Pereira told Sky Sports. "He knows in the future he can play for the best teams in England but he's committed with us.".

The Wolves boss added: "Very happy. Very proud. We played a tough game. Tactically we played with quality. We played as a team with true spirit, working together and suffering together. I'm very happy. Important game not only for the three points but to break this [bad run]. We know it's a long way, a difficult way. With our supporters and this spirit we can do it.". Who should Arsenal sign instead of Matheus Cunha? Give us your pick in the comments section.

Cunha isn't the only striker on Arsenal's radar, with Villa's Ollie Watkins the subject of a £60million bid from the Gunners this week. That offer, however, was rejected. Arsenal are also in the race to sign Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich, although they'd likely face competition from Manchester United. RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko could be an option before Monday's 11pm deadline but he'd cost a sizeable amount.

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