Matheus Cunha puts Arsenal on red alert as Wolves star confirms he wants to LEAVE to ‘take the next step’ in his career

Wolves forward Matheus Cunha has outlined his intention to move to a bigger club this summer.

Cunha has scored 13 goals in 26 Premier League matches this season, attracting interest from a number of top sides.

The Brazilian only put pen to paper on a new four-and-a-half year deal last month but most believe this was to protect his transfer value with a release clause of £62.5million included.

Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham and Nottingham Forest registered their interest in January but he chose to stay put and help Wanderers in their fight to stay up.

He has all but done that with 17th-placed Wolves now nine points above Ipswich in 18th.  

And speaking to The Guardian, Cunha said he now wants to seek a new challenge.

Cunha has scored 13 goals in 26 appearances in the Premier League this season

Arsenal have confirmed the appointment of Andrea Berta (left) as their new sporting director

‘I had a lot of offers (to leave in January) but I wouldn’t feel well if I had done it,’ said Cunha. 

‘Some things you can’t control but I couldn’t leave the club in the middle of the season, in a difficult situation, in the relegation zone.

‘Now, we’re close to achieving our goal [of staying up]. But I’ve made it clear that I need to take the next step. I want to fight for titles, for big things. I have potential.’

Cunha’s comments come after what could be a significant development at one of his potential suitors.

Arsenal confirmed the appointment of Andrea Berta as their new sporting director on Sunday.

Berta became the leading candidate to replace Edu after the Brazilian resigned to take up a position in the network of clubs headed by Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis. He has begun his new role with immediate effect.

Berta was responsible for bringing Cunha to Atletico Madrid from Hertha Berlin in 2021 with the Spanish side paying around £22m.

And fans think he may look to reunited with the 25-year-old at his new club. 

Berta departed Atletico Madrid in January after a 12-year spell and was credited with signing Rodri, Antoine Griezmann and Jan Oblak in bargain deals, as well as selling players on for substantial profits.