Latest developments
- Nottingham Forest have joined the race to sign Matheus Cunha.
- Forest are in the market for a new attacker in January.
- Arsenal and Chelsea have also been linked with the Wolves star.
Whisper+ analysis
Authenticity (3.5/5): New club join Cunha race
Nottingham Forest have placed Matheus Cunha at “the top of their January” wish list, as they want to sign a new attacker this month in their bid to secure Champions League football for next season.
The story comes from the Daily Mail, who add that Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur are also among the clubs interested in the Wolverhampton Wanderers talisman.
Value (2.5/5): Wolves reluctant to sell
The Brazilian is Wolves' most important player, having scored 10 goals and registered four assists in the Premier League this season. He is contracted until 2027 and the club's hierarchy are keen on extending his deal.
As such, expect them to play hardball when Forest knock on their doors for their £44million signing.
Suitability (3.5/5): Prolific and versatile attacking threat
Not only is Cunha clinical, he is also a versatile attacker, having featured as a left-winger, right,winger, attacking midfielder, and centre-forward at Wolves this season.
The 25-year-old is as good without the ball as he is with it, making him an ideal fit for Nuno Espirito Santo's setup, which demands lot of out-of-possession work from its players.
Upgrade? (3.5/5): Elite challenge for current Forest stars
Cunha could provide solid competition to both Chris Wood and Morgan Gibbs-White as a striker and number 10 respectively. Since he is also capable of playing on the flanks, he could even replace Anthony Elanga, who has shown signs of promise but lacks consistency for a side hoping to clinch a top-four spot.
Logic (2.5/5): Arsenal could be tempting
Third-placed Forest and second-placed Arsenal are level on points, but it is fair to say the Gunners remain a more appealing side for any top player in the long term. Having impressed at Wolves, Cunha is likely to aim for a bigger challenge and may wait for Mikel Arteta's side to make a concrete approach.
Whisper+ verdict: 15.5/25
The Daily Mail have been pretty spot on with their major claims during this transfer window, so it's best to follow Forest's alleged pursuit of Cunha with close attention.
