January 28th 2025.
Former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher has weighed in on the transfer rumors surrounding Wolves star Matheus Cunha, advising Arsenal to let go of their interest in the Brazilian forward and give other Premier League clubs a chance to secure his signature for £65m.
Cunha has been at the center of transfer speculation during the January window, with several clubs vying for his services. The 25-year-old has been a standout performer for Wolves since his move from Atletico Madrid in 2023, scoring double-digit goals in each of his two seasons in the Premier League.
Currently sitting at 18th place in the league, Wolves are in dire need of Cunha's goals to help them avoid relegation. However, despite their new manager Vitor Pereira declaring that the talented forward is not for sale, it hasn't stopped clubs like Arsenal, who have been long-term admirers, from showing interest.
But Carragher believes that missing out on Cunha may actually be a blessing in disguise for Arsenal. He questions where the Brazilian would fit into Mikel Arteta's squad and whether he is worth the hefty price tag.
On the other hand, Carragher does see the need for Arsenal to strengthen their attacking options, suggesting that they should look to sign striker Benjamin Sesko. With their current top scorer Kai Havertz only with eight goals and Gabriel Jesus injured, the Gunners need more firepower up front if they want to challenge for the Premier League title.
Despite the competition for Cunha, there is a possibility that he will remain at Wolves for the rest of the season. Pereira has stated that the player is committed to the club and has not asked to leave. However, with Wolves suffering yet another defeat over the weekend, it remains to be seen if they can hold onto their star player.
In the midst of all the transfer talk, Arsenal will face local rivals Aston Villa on Saturday, with their eyes set on closing the gap with league leaders Liverpool. But with other clubs like Chelsea, Tottenham, and Nottingham Forest also interested in Cunha, it remains to be seen if the Gunners will make a move for the Brazilian or turn their attention towards other targets.
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