Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest are ready to rival Arsenal for the signature of Matheus Cunha, according to a report. The Wolves star is refusing to sign a new contract after learning of high-profile interest from elsewhere in the Premier League.

Arsenal had been heavily linked with Wolves striker Matheus Cunha, but it seems Arteta has now turned his attentions to the Aston Villa forward. Villa have completed a deal for Dutch striker Donyell Malen and are being heavily linked with moves for Chelsea duo Axel Disasi and Joao Felix.

FootballTransfers understands that personal terms are not an issue in Arsenal's pursuit of Matheus Cunha. The Gunners are scouring the striker market for potential January opportunities and the versatile Wolves forward is one of the names under serious consideration.

Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher has advised Arsenal not to sign £65m rated forward, Matheus Cunha. Carragher said he is not sure where Cunha would play

Football Insider has learned that Wolves are bracing for more Matheus Cunha offers before the 3 February transfer deadline.

Matheus Cunha allegedly ignored Wolves' fans after their 3-1 loss at Chelsea on Monday, storming down the tunnel amid links of a move to Arsenal before the transfer window closes

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has made it clear he wants to make additions in January and a move for Matheus Cunha could be the most likely as the Gunners seek more firepower

Matheus Cunha is pushing to leave Wolves THIS MONTH after manager Vitor Pereira publicly criticised the forward and Arsenal are very interested.

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Nottingham Forest are ready to make a club-record transfer bid for Wolves Matheus Cunha and Arsenal are interested in the forward; Cunha has been offered a new contract at Molineux but has two-and-a-h

Despite contract talks with the forward stalling, Wolves are confident of keeping Matheus Cunha amid strong interest from Arsenal.

Aston Villa are set to accelerate their bid to sign Wolves star Matheus Cunha in the closing stages of the window after Jhon Duran's exit.