Transfer Buzz: Matheus Cunha Eyes Wolves Exit as Arsenal & Man City Scout Top Targets

Wolves' Matheus Cunha Signals Potential Summer Exit

Brazilian striker Matheus Cunha has openly discussed his future at Wolverhampton Wanderers, suggesting a summer departure could be on the cards. The 25-year-old, who turned down winter offers, emphasized his ambition to "fight for titles and big things" in a recent interview with The Guardian.

• Release Clause: Cunha’s contract includes a £62.5m release clause, with Arsenal emerging as a potential suitor.
• Berta Connection: Gunners’ new sporting director Andrea Berta, who signed Cunha for Atletico Madrid in 2021, could facilitate the move (Mail).

Arsenal’s Striker Hunt: Gyokeres in Focus

Arsenal are also targeting Viktor Gyokeres, Sporting CP’s prolific 26-year-old Swedish forward. Berta has long admired Gyokeres, making him a top candidate to strengthen Mikel Arteta’s attack (The Athletic).

Man City’s Midfield Reinforcement Plans

Manchester City have set their sights on Tijjani Reijnders, AC Milan’s dynamic Dutch midfielder. Despite signing a new deal without a release clause, the 26-year-old remains a priority for Pep Guardiola’s side (Football Insider).

Other Key Transfer Rumors

• Christian Eriksen: Ajax are keen to bring the 33-year-old Danish playmaker back to Amsterdam when his Man Utd contract expires (Manchester Evening News).
• Ben Doak: Everton are reportedly preparing a £25m bid for Liverpool’s teenage Scottish winger, currently on loan at Middlesbrough (The Sun).
• Hugo Ekitike: Man Utd may hold an edge in signing Frankfurt’s French striker, a lifelong Red Devils fan (Mirror).
• Thomas Müller: The Bayern Munich legend could head to MLS after 15 years in Bavaria (Sky Sports Germany).

Managerial Stability at Bayer Leverkusen

Xabi Alonso has reaffirmed his commitment to Bayer Leverkusen despite Real Madrid links, per sporting director Simon Rolfes (Goal). This ends speculation about his immediate future.

Stay tuned for more updates as the summer transfer window approaches!