Overall, Cunha has registered 26 goals and 13 assists in 76 appearances for Wolves - including 10 goals and four assists this season while establishing himself as a talismanic figure for the struggling side.
Arteta admitted on Friday his team is open to January signings but his focus is on the players they currently have.
"If something is in the market that we can afford and believe can have an impact on the team, we have to be open to that possibility always," said Arteta.
Cunha is blessed with excellent speed, tremendous technical ability, pinpoint passing and exceptional composure in front of goal. He is capable of playing all across the front three and is seen by Arteta as the type of player that can hugely boost his team’s title ambitions after Bukayo Saka’s recent injury, according to Football Insider.
The forward currently has two-and-a-half years remaining on his contract at Molineux but remains a vital part of Vitor Pereira’s plans as he aims to steer the team to safety after replacing Gary O’Neil.
In fact, Sky Sports understands that Wolves are doing everything they possibly can to retain the striker’s services by tying him down to a new long-term contract.
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Pereira said: "I hope he stays with us for a long time, but I understand that as a special player - he will have opportunities for sure in his career.
"It is not only about his technique, but his personality. He is special because he can take the ball in a moment of pressure and make magic from nothing.
"It was magic what he did [against United]."
"No, of course I do not want him to be sold in January," Pereira insisted.
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