Wolves boss Vitor Pereira is convinced the club 'needs' Matheus Cunha amid talk of a move to Arsenal or Manchester United.
The forward showed his class again as he scored straight from a corner to help the Molineux team to a Boxing Day victory over the Red Devils. It was only their fourth win of the season and their second in as many games under their new manager.
Cunha, who moved to Wolves from Atletico Madrid, was their guiding light and a move for one of the Premier League's biggest players was touted. However, Mirror Football understands that Wolves have no intention of parting ways with their star man in January unless the transfer fee is one they simply cannot refuse.
Pereira himself, who is new to the building, has underlined the need to retain players like the Brazilian, who has once again scored double figures for goals.
He told Amazon Prime: “In my opinion, he is a player who can achieve high standards in this competition.” When asked if Cunha could move to another club, Pereira added: “I hope not, I hope not, because we need him.”
Arsenal opted not to look for a new striker in the summer and the lack of a natural goalscorer has been evident at times this season, especially in open play. Meanwhile, new Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is keen to add to the squad he has inherited, but finances are thought to be tight.
Jorgen Strand Larsen, who joins Wolves on loan from Spanish side Celta Vigo, has also stressed the importance of keeping Cunha at the club.
He said: “I tell him every time during the game how good he is because that's what he needs to hear. He's a great player, I think one of the best I've ever played with. He's just so good, hopefully we can we that.” hold it for a long time.
“He has the confidence, I like to build people up, we have a good feeling, I have a good relationship with him, I'm more of a big man with the ball on my chest, and he is the Brazilian magic. Great guy, great footballer.”
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