January 21st 2025.
It seems like Matheus Cunha's future at Wolves is still uncertain, as there are talks of a potential transfer before the January window closes. The team's manager, Vitor Pereira, didn't hold back in criticizing the star forward after their recent loss against Chelsea. Despite having a successful season with the Premier League strugglers, there are still speculations about Cunha's future with the club.
Initially, there were reports that the 25-year-old had agreed to a new contract that would keep him with the team for the prime years of his career. However, it was revealed on Monday that negotiations have hit a roadblock, with rumors of Arsenal making a move for Cunha before the transfer deadline. Although he started in the game against Chelsea, Cunha's lackluster performance was not well-received by his manager. Pereira addressed this in the dressing room, stating that he expects his players, especially those in leadership positions, to show determination and support for the team, rather than displaying a frustrated attitude.
Cunha's performance against Chelsea was not enough to add to his tally of 10 goals this season. Additionally, Pereira was disappointed to see the forward walk straight down the tunnel after the game, stating that it was something that cannot happen again. When asked about the potential transfer rumors affecting Cunha's mindset, Pereira acknowledged that it's natural for players to get distracted, especially when there is interest from other clubs. On the other hand, Arsenal is also looking to strengthen their squad due to multiple injuries affecting their performance.
With players like Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus out of commission, and Ethan Nwaneri missing the last four matches due to a muscle strain, Arsenal's options are limited. During their game against Aston Villa, manager Mikel Arteta only had Raheem Sterling on the bench, and even had to resort to playing Kieran Tierney as a makeshift winger. In contrast, their rivals Liverpool were able to bring in Darwin Nunez, who eventually scored the winning goal against Brentford. Arteta seemed to indirectly address the Arsenal board, pointing out the impact that substitutions can have on a game, and how it could have made a difference in their recent draw against Aston Villa.
Despite conceding two goals in quick succession, Arteta was proud of how his team pushed through and continued to fight until the end, despite being physically drained. However, they were unable to find the winning goal. It's clear that Arteta wants to see more determination and resilience from his players, and is hoping that the Arsenal board will make the necessary changes to strengthen the team.
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