Relegation candidates Wolves are struggling near the bottom of the Premier League and would likely be cut adrift without Cunha.
The Brazil international has been one of the best attackers in the Premier League this season, grabbing ten goals and four assists in his 21 appearances.
25-year-old Cunha is certainly good enough to play for a top-six Premier League side and it feels inevitable that he will leave Wolves at some point this year.
Wolves have been in talks with Cunha over a new contract, but it’s emerged that he is unlikely to pen an extension amid interest from Arsenal and Nottingham Forest. It’s also been reported that Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are ‘ready to make a record bid’ to sign the forward.
The report also claims Villa ‘would look to move a player out before committing to a swoop for Cunha’ and striker Jhon Duran could ‘facilitate’ this transfer.
The Colombia international was expected to leave Aston Villa last summer amid interest from Chelsea and West Ham, but a move did not come to fruition.
Duran is behind Ollie Watkins in the pecking order at Villa Park, but he’s been one of this season’s surprising stars as he’s scored 12 goals in his 28 appearances.
Duran is still linked with an exit and West Ham failed with an £57m bid earlier this month. It’s been reported that the Villans are holding out for £70m. The report adds.
‘Wolves forward Matheus Cunha continues to attract major Premier League attention with Aston Villa the latest club to be monitoring his situation.
‘As we head into into the final days of the window, Cunha’s future is subject of intense speculation with a number of top-flight clubs carrying varying degrees of interest in the forward.
‘Nottingham Forest, Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United are all said to be keen on the Brazil international, with Villa now contemplating joining the chase.
‘However, it is understood Villa would look to move a player out before committing to a swoop for Cunha to ensure they stay well within profit and sustainability regulations.
‘Striker Jhon Duran is emerging as a target for Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr but it remains to be seen whether Villa are willing to sell the Colombia forward, who was subject of a £57million failed offer from West Ham this week.
‘Any exit for Duran would help financially facilitate a swoop for Cunha, with sources indicating that an offer from Villa for the Wolves forward without a sale is unlikely.’
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