Wolves' stance revealed on future of star forward
Wolves will not entertain selling star man Matheus Cunha this January, the Express & Star understands.
The 25-year-old has shone so far this season with seven goals and three assists in 12 Premier League games.
That follows the best season of his career to date in 2023/24, when he notched 12 goals and seven assists in 32 Premier League games, alongside a further two goals and an assist in the FA Cup.
Cunha is currently one of the in-form attackers in the Premier League after his stunning brace against Fulham at the weekend and, as a result, the forward is being linked with a number of big clubs.
The Brazilian is being strongly linked with a switch to Manchester United and although Wolves are expecting enquiries from other clubs this winter, it is understood they will not entertain selling Cunha.
Wolves are determined to keep hold of their star man as Gary O'Neil attempts to steer the club away from relegation trouble.
However, Wolves' self sustaining business model means their resolve could be tested if bids are made for Cunha in the summer.
Cunha signed for Wolves from Atletico Madrid in a €50million (around £43million at the time of the signing) switch in January 2023.
If the attacker continues his form and does leave Wolves, the club are expected to demand a fee that would comfortably make him their record sale.
Pedro Neto currently holds that record after his €60million move to Chelsea in the summer, rising to €63million with add-ons.
If Cunha was to depart, Wolves would want to make a profit on their record signing.
Cunha's happiness at Wolves, and his relationship with head coach O'Neil, could also be a factor.
"We get on well, me and a lot of the players, but we also have a relationship where I'm able to push them hard," O'Neil said.
"People will think me and Matheus just get on like a house on fire because that's generally what they see, but there are moments where Matheus needs me to push him and he respects that.
"It's not all roses, especially after the run we've been on, but there is a respect there and there is an understanding that everybody in this building needs each other to try and close the gap on some other teams.
"Some teams in this league have the opportunity to do stuff that we can't do and we need to find ways to try and close that gap.
"Everyone understands that we need to be at our very best and we need to push each other very hard to do so."
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