Wolverhampton Wanderers find themselves in a familiar situation as speculation swirls around Matheus Cunha's future with the club. Fans are experiencing a sense of déjà vu, drawing parallels to the departure of Morgan Gibbs-White to Nottingham Forest in 2022. Despite growing interest from several clubs, including Nottingham Forest and Arsenal, Wolves remain calm and composed regarding Cunha's potential transfer. The club is keen on rewarding Cunha's impressive performances by offering him a new contract, even as he continues to lead the team on the field occasionally.
Cunha, who has two-and-a-half years remaining on his current contract, has yet to commit to the new deal presented by Wolves. Unlike the Gibbs-White sale, which took place during the summer transfer window, the circumstances surrounding Cunha's situation are unique to this season. Over the past 18 months, Cunha has emerged as an indispensable asset for Wolves, showcasing significant improvement in his performance. His contributions have made him a valuable player, and the club is under no immediate financial pressure to consider selling him this January.
Wolves have not received any formal bids nor engaged in discussions with other clubs about Cunha's availability. While Nottingham Forest is reportedly prepared to make a club-record offer for the forward, and Arsenal has also expressed interest, Wolves have made it clear they are not interested in parting ways with him at this point in the season. The club's business strategy typically involves substantial sales during the summer window to facilitate new signings. However, losing Cunha now would severely impact the squad's dynamics, the managerial strategy, and fan morale.
The club has managed to bolster its finances with over £90 million earned from selling Max Kilman and Pedro Neto last summer. This financial stability further alleviates any urgency to sell Cunha in the current transfer window. From Wolves' perspective, Cunha remains a pivotal part of their plans, and they are adamant he is not for sale in January.
The current situation has also been compounded by Wolves' precarious position in the Premier League standings, which could influence their recruitment strategy in forthcoming windows. The club hopes that once Deadline Day has passed, the noise surrounding Cunha will subside, allowing them to focus on securing their league status.
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