Arsenal kept their powder dry in January.
But calm can be deceptive.
Behind the scenes, the Gunners are circling Matheus Cunha—Wolves’ prized Brazilian forward—with renewed intent.
The 25-year-old, now tied to a fresh deal until 2029, has a £62 million release clause embedded in that contract according to The Daily Mail reports.
That’s the number. That’s the door.
Cunha wasn’t just a name floated mid-season. He was genuinely tracked. Arsenal, after failing to secure Benjamin Sesko or Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins, kept their war chest closed—but only for now. This summer will be different.
Mikel Arteta needs more than just a No.9. He needs dynamism.
Cunha offers that in abundance. Eleven goals. Four assists. Twenty-three Premier League games. And not just numbers—flair, aggression, vision.
He’s not a static striker. He drifts wide, drops deep, knits the chaos into rhythm. That’s Arteta’s language.
And the price? Competitive.
Cunha, hailed as “special” by his own manager, as reported on BBC news– may be drawn to something Arsenal offer Chelsea can’t right now—structure. Momentum. Meaning.
Chelsea are circling too. The Blues remain unsettled up front, and with Nicolas Jackson failing to convince, a proven Premier League forward like Cunha offers both safety and sparkle.
For Arsenal, the question isn’t just about goals. It’s about evolution.
Triggering Cunha’s clause won’t just bring a forward—it could bring fluidity, finesse, and firepower into a side still chasing that final step toward greatness.