Wolves have made a move to extend the contract of star striker Matheus Cunha as they bid to ward off interest from Arsenal, per a new report.

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• Cunha in fine form for Wolves
• Eyed by Gunners in January
• Wolves in talks with striker

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Cunha had been earmarked as a potential target for Arsenal after a fine run of goalscoring form at Molineux. The striker has scored 10 goals in 19 league games this term, in a side that are currently 17th in the Premier League table, and Wolves have now made a move to ensure he stays, the reports.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Arsenal are interested in signing versatile cover for Bukayo Saka after his injury and Cunha is likely to be tempted by the interest from north London. Nevertheless, Wolves are said to be negotiating a deal and could include a release clause to ensure Cunha commits his future and does not leave mid-season.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Cunha is on track to have his best ever goalscoring season in the league; previously, his highest goal tally was 12 in 2023-24. He only needs three goals to better that tally this term, and has 19 games in which to do so.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Wolves play Nottingham Forest this weekend but Cunha is banned, after a fracas following their fixture against Ipswich. He will be back for their trip to Newcastle on January 15.

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