Matheus Cunha to Arsenal transfer takes twist as Premier League rivals plot audacious bid
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Nottingham Forest have entered the race for Matheus Cunha, with the Wolves star their top January transfer target. Cunha has been a key player for Wolves this season, with his ten Premier League goals only bettered by seven players. The likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are all said to be interested in his services, but Forest have now emerged as a contender.
Nuno Espirito Santo's side have enjoyed an outstanding campaign so far and currently sit third in the league, just six points behind top of the table Liverpool. And they are now looking to strengthen their squad in a bid to boost their chances of finishing in the top four.
A new striker is being targeted and the Daily Mail are reporting that Cunha is now top of the list after Forest had a £22million bid for Brentford star Yoane Wissa rejected. Wolves have been in talks with Cunha about a new deal, but those appear to have stalled.
It would be a major coup if Forest can convince Cunha to join given the interest from other clubs, but the fact they are in a strong position to reach the Champions League may well work in their favour. News of Forest's interest comes after Wolves boss Vitor Pereira criticised Cunha cut a frustrated figure throughout their 3-1 defeat to Chelsea on Monday.
