Fulham now willing to pay club-record £40m fee to sign "special" player

Fulham are now willing to pay a club-record £40 million fee to sign a “special” player for Marco Silva, according to a recent report.

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Silva will be frustrated that his Fulham side were held to a 2-2 draw with Ipswich Town on Sunday afternoon. It has been an excellent campaign for the Cottagers so far, and that result on Sunday and the frustration they will have shown will show how much they have improved and moved away from a team battling at the bottom of the table.

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Fulham are in a very comfortable position in the Premier League, and this month is an opportunity for Silva and co to make improvements to the squad as they look to have a season to remember. The Cottagers may want this month to be about incomings, not outgoings, but there could be a concern over the future of midfielder Andreas Pereira. Reports have emerged that Fluminense are progressing in talks to sign the Brazilian this month, in what would be a huge blow.

Uncertainty around Pereira’s future has now led the Cottagers to look at potential replacements, and Football Insider have reported that Fulham are now eyeing a move to sign Will Hughes from Crystal Palace.

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This could be a cheap option for the London side, as Hughes is out of contract at the end of this campaign, but they are not alone in their pursuit, as West Ham and Brentford are also keen on the player.

Fulham willing to pay club-record £40m fee to sign "special" player

Hughes is not the only midfielder on Fulham’s radar, though, according to a report from Spain, Fulham are willing to pay a club-record £40 million fee to sign James McAtee from Manchester City.

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The 22-year-old, who was once labelled “special” by Pep Guardiola, is a product of City’s academy but has struggled to make a significant impact in the first team. McAtee has played just 17 games for the Blues, 10 of which have come this season. However, it has been frustrating for the midfielder, as he’s only started three games in all competitions and has only played four games in the Premier League.

McAtee has enjoyed two successful loan spells at Sheffield United, where in one campaign he helped them reach the Premier League. He now finds himself struggling for regular minutes, and a move could be on the cards this month. This report states that Fulham have identified McAtee as a main target, as they see him as a key piece of their future.

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It adds that a move this month is seen as beneficial to both the player and City, and Fulham are willing to pay up to £40 million to sign the midfielder, which would be a club-record fee, surpassing the figure that saw Emile Smith Rowe arrive in the summer. The Blues are open to both loan and permanent offers for McAtee, who has had lots of interest from Premier League teams in recent weeks.

'We have to be realistic' – Dravid tempers Malik mania

The pace sensation set the IPL on fire but he may have to wait just a bit to get an India cap

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Rahul Dravid on Umar Malik: He is a young boy who is learning all the time•PTI

Umran Malik is an “exciting” prospect but he may not get a chance to represent India straightaway. That’s essentially what head coach Rahul Dravid said two days out from the first T20I against South Africa in Delhi.Malik had impressed everyone with his pace in IPL 2022, bowling consistently in the vicinity of 150kph and picking up 22 wickets from 14 games. He provided Sunrisers Hyderabad, his IPL franchises, with regular wickets in the middle overs but might have to wait for India cap.”Watching Umran in the nets even yesterday, he has got that pace,” Dravid said. “He is a young boy who is learning all the time. He is getting better and improving all the time. The more games he is able to play, the better he is going to get.Related

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“From our perspective, I am very happy to have someone like him in the mix. We just have to see how much of playing time we will be able to give him. We also have to be realistic, we have got a really large squad. It’s not possible to give everyone playing XI time.”I am certainly someone who likes to have a bit of consistency and give people time and let them feel settled in the position. So it’s a question of seeing how much playing time you can give people like Umran, and Arshdeep [Singh] who is another exciting, brilliant guy.”Dravid hinted that India may start with Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel and Avesh Khan before trying out Malik and Arshdeep.”Obviously we have got a few experienced guys who have been with us before – Harshal and Bhuvi, and Avesh played a few games in the last series [against West Indies, in February 2022] as well,” Dravid said. “So there are a few people who have been playing, but it’s nice and exciting to have a couple of young guys in the mix as well. Like I said, it has given us an opportunity to broaden our pool, look at a few more players and see what they can do.”Dravid was also pleased with Kuldeep Yadav’s return to form in the IPL as the wristspinner is someone who can “turn the game around” in the middle overs with his wicket-taking ability.After a couple of underwhelming seasons, Kuldeep seemed to be bowling a touch quicker through the air. He picked up 21 wickets at IPL 2022 and was named the Player of the Match on four occasions.”Obviously, he had that injury unfortunately in the last IPL, and in fact even without playing any first-class cricket, we got him back into the mix because we see the quality,” Dravid said. “He has been a terrific performer. We know that the kind of quality he brings people find very difficult to read. He is a wicket taker. So there are a lot of positives of having Kuldeep in the group.”Obviously he is one of the really exciting options that we have, along with Ravi Bishnoi who has come and done really well. Yuzi [Yuzvendra Chahal] has really shown his class over the last six months for us and for his IPL team, both the last two IPLs that he has played. Axar [Patel] is again an allrounder. So there a lot of options and sometimes you have to balance out those options as well. But very nice to see Kuldeep back again and bowling. And we know that at times he is someone who can turn the game around with wickets in those middle overs.”

21 لاعبًا في ليفربول يضمنون ميدالية الدوري الإنجليزي.. وغموض حول 19 فردًا

سلطت شبكة “بي بي سي” العالمية الضوء على ميداليات بطل الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز التي ستمُنح لنادي ليفربول بعد حسم تتويجه بلقب البطولة لهذا الموسم، 2024/25.

وحسم ليفربول لقب الدوري الإنجليزي لهذا الموسم، يوم الأحد الماضي، بعدما فاز على توتنهام بخمسة أهداف مقابل هدف على ملعب “الأنفيلد”.

وسيرفع ليفربول، بقيادة النجم فيرجيل فان دايك، كأس الدوري الإنجليزي في الجولة الأخيرة من البطولة ضد كريستال بالاس يوم 25 مايو المقبل.

وذكرت شبكة “بي بي سي” العالمية أن بطل الدوري الإنجليزي يحصل على 40 ميدالية، وتنص قواعد البطولة على تخصيص ميدالية واحدة لكل لاعب شارك في 5 مباريات على الأقل في المسابقة خلال الموسم.

وأوضحت أنه يتبقى عادة ما بين 15 و20 ميدالية، حيث يمكن للنادي الفائز توزيعها حسب رغبته، وعادة ما يُمنح المدربون وأعضاء الجهاز الفني، بمن فيهم مساعدوهم، بعض الميداليات المتبقية.

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وقد لا يضمن اللاعبون الذين شاركوا في أقل من خمس مباريات حصولهم على ميدالية، ولكن يُمكن للنادي منحهم واحدة.

وأفادت أن هناك 21 لاعبًا من ليفربول ضمنوا حصولهم على ميدالية هذا الموسم، بعدما شاركوا في 5 مباريات على الأقل خلال المسابقات، وهم:

حراسة المرمى: أليسون بيكر، كيليهر.

خط الدفاع: ترينت ألكسندر أرنولد، كونور برادلي، فيرجيل فان دايك، إبراهيما كوناتي، جو جوميز، جاريل كوانساه، أندرو روبرتسون، كوستاس تسيميكاس.

خط الوسط: رايان جرافنبرخ، واتارو إندو، أليكسيس ماك أليستر، هارفي إليوت، كورتيس جونز، دومينيك سوبوسلاي.

خط الهجوم: محمد صلاح، ديوجو جوتا، داروين نونيز، لويس دياز، كودي جاكبو.

في حين شارك فيديريكو كييزا في 4 مباريات فقط الدوري الإنجليزي هذا الموسم، بواقع 33 دقيقة، كما شارك حارس المرمى الثالث فيتيسلاف ياروس والمهاجم الشاب جايدن دانس، المُعار الآن إلى سندرلاند، في مباراة واحدة فقط لكل منهما.

ويستطيع ليفربول منح الثلاثي المذكور ميدالية، حسب رغبته الخاصة، مما يعني أن النادي لا يزال لديه 16 ميدالية متبقية لتوزيعها كما يشاء.

وسيحصل المدرب آرني سلوت ومساعداه، سيبكي هولشوف وجوني هيتينجا، على ميداليات بشكل مؤكد، وقد يكون مدرب الأداء البدني روبن بيترز، ومدرب الأداء الفردي آرون بريجز، ومدرب حراس المرمى فابيان أوتي هم التاليون في القائمة.

هناك أيضًا سبعة لاعبين شباب آخرين لم يشاركوا في الدوري الإنجليزي مع ليفربول هذا الموسم، لكنهم لعبوا في مسابقات أخرى. وهم ترينت كوني دوهيرتي، إسحاق مابايا، جيمس ماكونيل، تايلر مورتون، ريو نغوموها، أمارا نالو وتري نيوني.

وإذا حصل جميع من سلف ذكرهم على الميداليات، ستبقى ثلاثة في حوزة النادي.

تُصنع ميداليات الفائزين بالبطولة من الفضة مع طبقة رقيقة من الذهب على سطحها الخارجي، ويتميز تصميم الدوري الإنجليزي الحالي بكلمة “أبطال” في الأعلى والموسم في الأسفل، ويتضمن أيضًا صورة الأسد التي تُشكل شعار الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز منذ عام 2016.

Destaque na base do Palmeiras, Vareta assina primeiro contrato profissional com o clube

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Um dos principais destaques do Sub-17 do Palmeiras, Gabriel Vareta vive a expectativa para a estreia do clube no Paulistão da categoria. A partida será contra o São José, neste sábado (16), no CT do Verdão, em Guarulhos, às 11h.

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O defensor de apenas 16 anos acumula quatro títulos do torneio estadual, jogando como titular no Sub-20, apesar da idade. Além de já ter sido convocado para a Seleção Brasileira da categoria, Vareta assinou recentemente seu primeiro contrato profissional com o clube, com uma multa rescisória de 80 milhões de euros (R$ 412 milhões).

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GALERIA: Relembre o desempenho do Palmeiras em cada edição do Brasileirão

– Todo o grupo está muito focado e preparado para esta primeira rodada. Estamos treinando bastante com muita dedicação e sinto que a cada dia o entrosamento da equipe fica maior. Temos um elenco bastante qualificado para fazer uma boa campanha no Paulista e buscar mais esse título para a galeria do Palmeiras. Não podemos deixar a ansiedade da estreia afetar nosso desempenho – disse o jovem.

Ainda no primeiro turno da fase de grupos, o Palmeiras joga fora de casa contra o Guaratinguetá, dia 23 de abril, às 11h. Já no dia 30, recebe o Taubaté, em Guarulhos, no mesmo horário. Depois, viaja até Mogi das Cruzes para medir forças com o União FC, em maio.

Após isso, todas as equipes se enfrentam novamente no segundo turno antes do início do mata-mata, com data de início prevista para junho.

لاعبو نيس يدعمون محمد عبد المنعم قبل مباراة ريمس في الدوري الفرنسي

حرص لاعبو فريق نيس على تقديم الدعم لزميلهم المصري محمد عبد المنعم بعدما تعرض لإصابة خطيرة على مستوى الركبة خلال مباراة الجمعة الماضي ضد باريس سان جيرمان.

وتلاقى الفريقان في إطار منافسات الجولة الحادية والثلاثين من الدوري الفرنسي، حيث فاز نيس بثلاثة أهداف مقابل هدف.

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وتعكر صفو نيس بعدما عانى محمد عبد المنعم من إصابة خطيرة على مستوى الركبة خلال تلك المباراة.

وبعد ذلك، تم الإعلان عن إصابة محمد عبد المنعم بقطع في الرباط الصليبي، مما يعني نهاية موسمه واستعداده لعملية تأهيل وغياب مطول عن الملاعب.

ويخوض نيس مباراة في الوقت الحالي، في الجولة الثانية والثلاثين من الدوري الفرنسي ضد ريمس.

وقبل المباراة، حرص لاعبو نيس على إظهار دعمهم الكامل للمصري محمد عبد المنعم، وكذلك زميله يوسف ندايشيمي، الذي يعاني من إصابة مماثلة بقطع في الرباط الصليبي.

وارتدى لاعبو نيس قمصانًا خاصة، قبل مباراة اليوم، حملت كلمات: “مومو، يوسف، نحن معكم”.

وفي الصورة الجماعية للاعبي نيس قبل إطلاق صافرة البداية، قاموا بحمل قميص محمد عبد المنعم وقميص ندايشيمي من أجل دعمهما في وقتهما الصعب الحالي.

Everton eyeing "outstanding" new manager, he’s very interested in the job

Everton are now looking at an “outstanding” manager to replace Sean Dyche, and he would be keen on a move to Goodison Park, according to a report.

Sean Dyche's future hanging in the balance

Following the Toffees’ 1-0 loss away at AFC Bournemouth, The Friedkin Group were believed to be reviewing Dyche’s situation at Goodison Park, with the Merseyside club now sitting just one point above the Premier League relegation zone.

The 53-year-old has admitted that the owners are correct to be assessing his future, in light of the poor results his side have suffered, saying: “We have not won enough this season, [I need to] make sure the team is operating in the right way and please everyone all of the time. That is the job, we haven’t done that enough and it comes down to me.”

Not only have results been poor, but the style of play implemented at Goodison Park isn’t exactly easy on the eye, with Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher recently giving an overview of how few goals they have scored from open play.

With speculation over Dyche’s future building, TEAMtalk report that Everton have now started to look at potential replacements, and former Chelsea boss Graham Potter is believed to be their top target.

However, the 49-year-old is now closing in on the West Ham United job, meaning the Toffees may have to consider other options, and one manager they have in mind is David Moyes.

The Friedkins are believed to be considering Moyes as a potential target, and there are signs he would take up the role if he was offered it, as he is believed to be very interested in a return to Goodison Park.

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Although he did not manage to win any silverware, the 61-year-old enjoyed a successful 11 years at Everton before departing for Manchester United, and he has since gone on to prove himself with a Premier League club once again.

During his time with West Ham United, the Scot led West Ham United to success in the Europa Conference League, which indicates he could be a solid appointment for the Toffees.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola with West Ham United manager DavidMoyes

The Merseysiders are set to move into their new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock next season, which they will be hoping can be the venue for some famous European nights, and Moyes has proven he is capable of making that dream a reality.

Given that it looks like Potter could be on his way to the London Stadium, it could be a smart move for Everton to appoint the “outstanding” former West Ham boss, as they look to kick on and start competing in the upper echelons of the Premier League once again.

Victor Sá, do Botafogo, tranquiliza após sofrer entorse no tornozelo: 'Nada grave'

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Preocupação minada. Victor Sá sofreu uma entorse no tornozelo direito, mas não deve desfalcar o Botafogo na sequência na sequência da temporada. Quem garante isso é o próprio jogador. O camisa 29 compartilhou uma mensagem nas redes sociais tranquilizando os torcedores após a dividida.

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– Importante vitória ontem. (quarta-feira) Continuamos forte e trabalhando com muita dedicação e humildade. E apesar do susto na dividida, não foi nada grave. Deus à frente sempre! – escreveu.

O Botafogo enfrenta o Atlético-GO neste domingo, na Serrinha, pela 3ª rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro.

CPL 2022 draft: Shai Hope moves to Warriors; Rahkeem Cornwall joins Royals

Joshua Da Silva returns to Patriots, while Tawallahs pick up batter Amir Jangoo and Raymon Reifer

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Shai Hope will represent the Guyana Amazon Warriors at the CPL 2022•Getty Images

Shai Hope has been drafted by Guyana Amazon Warriors at the Caribbean Premier League draft for the 2022 edition after previously being part of Barbados Royals. Rahkeem Cornwall has moved from St Lucia Kings to Royals, while Joshua Da Silva returned to St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, and Jamaica Tawallahs have picked up batter Amir Jangoo and seam bowler Raymon Reifer.Ackeem Auguste, who captained the West Indies side at the U-19 World Cup earlier this year, has been roped in by Kings. Kings and Patriots are yet to fill one further slot for an overseas player, who has not yet been announced.Related

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There is a significant international presence at the CPL this year, with South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock making his first appearance at the tournament. He, alongside fellow South African David Miller, will play for Royals, who have also brought in Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb ur Rahman and Pakistan batter Azam Khan. Fast bowler Mohammad Amir, who will play for Tawallahs, and offspinner Qasim Akram (Royals) are the other Pakistanis at the CPL this year.Sri Lanka spinners Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana are also set to make their CPL debuts in the forthcoming season after having been signed by Patriots and Trinbago Knight Riders.Warriors have added a rich South African flavour to their set-up. They have signed up Imran Tahir, the leading bowler for the franchise with 60 wickets from 43 outings, for a fifth successive season. Additionally, they have also included wristspinner Tabraiz Shamsi, batter Colin Ingram and wicketkeeper Heinrich Klaasen for the upcoming season alongside Paul Stirling, the Ireland opener.The CPL, which will be held across Guyana, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, and Trinidad and Tobago will begin on August 31, with the final to be played in Guyana on September 30. Patriots are the defending champions, having beaten Kings in the final last year to win their maiden CPL title.CPL 2022 squads: Barbados Royals: Quinton De Kock, Jason Holder, David Miller, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Obed Mccoy, Kyle Mayers, Azam Khan, Hayden Walsh, Oshane Thomas, Rahkeem Cornwall, Devon Thomas, Joshua Bishop, Justin Greaves, Corbin Bosch, Nyeem Young, Teddy Bishop, Ramon SimmondsSt Kitts and Nevis Patriots: Dwayne Bravo, Evin Lewis, Andre Fletcher, Wanindu Hasaranga, Sherfane Rutherford, Dwaine Pretorius, Darren Bravo, Sheldon Cottrell, Dominic Drakes, Dewald Brevis, Izharul Haq Naveed, Johsua Da Silva, Jon Russ Jaggesar, Keacy Carty, Kelvin Pittman, Jaden Carmichael, Qasim AkramJamaica Tallawahs: Rovman Powell, Sandeep Lamichhane, Fabian Allen, Imad Wasim, Brandon King, Kennar Lewis, Mohammad Amir, Shamarh Brooks, Migael Pretorius, Chris Green, Raymon Reifer, Jamie Merchant, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Springer, Nicholson Gordon, Kirk Mckenzie, Joshua JamesSt Lucia Kings: Faf du Plessis, Tim David, Roston Chase, Johnson Charles, Kesrick Williams, David Wiese, Alzarri Joseph, Scott Kuggeleijn, Mark Deyal, Jeavor Royal, Matthew Forde, Leroy Lugg, Preston Mcsween, Larry Edwards, Ackeem Auguste, Rivaldo ClarkeGuyana Amazon Warriors: Imran Tahir, Shimron Hetmyer, Tabraiz Shamsi, Odean Smith, Romario Shepherd, Colin Ingram, Chandrapaul Hemraj, Shai Hope, Paul Stirling, Heinrich Klaasen, Keemo Paul, Jermaine Blackwood, Gudakesh Motie, Veerasammy Permaul, Ronsford Beaton, Matthew Nandu, Junior SinclairTrinbago Knight Riders: Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran, Colin Munro, Akeal Hosein, Maheesh Theekshana, Tim Seifert, Seekkuge Prasanna, Jayden Seales, Ali Khan, Tion Webster, Khary Pierre, Anderson Phillip, Terrance Hinds, Leonardo Julien, Shaaron Lewis, Ravi Rampaul

Knee injury rules Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi out of second Test against Sri Lanka

His absence opens the door for either Haris Rauf or Faheem Ashraf to make the XI

Sreshth Shah21-Jul-2022

Shaheen Shah Afridi struck twice in quick succession after lunch•AFP/Getty Images

Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has been ruled out of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle that begins on Sunday. The PCB said in a statement that Afridi suffered a knee injury during the fourth day of the first Test that Pakistan won by four wickets.Afridi had played a key role in Sri Lanka’s first innings in the opening Test, taking 4 for 58 in 14.1 overs to bowl the hosts out for 222. But he bowled just seven overs in Sri Lanka’s second innings that lasted for 100 overs, and left the field after appearing to be in discomfort on day three. He will, however, stay back with the Pakistan contingent in Sri Lanka till the end of the Tests “where his initial rehabilitation and management will continue under the supervision of the team’s medical staff.”Afridi was initially seen hobbling in the field after a diving effort, and was spotted with an ice pack wrapped around his knee thereafter. He had also undergone an MRI scan in Galle.Afridi’s absence opens the door for one of fast bowler Haris Rauf or bowling allrounder Faheem Ashraf to make the XI for the second Test, if Pakistan opt for another seamer despite Galle providing spin-friendly conditions. Afridi’s injury also delays his bid to become the 11th Pakistan seam bowler to take 100 Test wickets. He is currently on 99 scalps in the format.Pakistan’s next commitment is a three-match ODI series in the Netherlands starting August 16, after which the Asia Cup T20 competition is scheduled to be held later that month. It is still unclear whether Afridi’s injury is serious enough to put his participation for those games in jeopardy.Sri Lanka have injury concerns of their own too ahead of the final Test of the series, that is also part of the World Test Championship. On Thursday, it was learnt that offspinner Maheesh Theekshana was ruled out of the second Test with a finger injury.

Sky Sports share what source has said about Cunha possibly joining Arsenal

Broadcast giant Sky Sports has shared what a source has said about the possibility of Matheus Cunha joining Arsenal in the January transfer window, with Mikel Arteta’s side in the race for his services before deadline day.

Matheus Cunha yet to sign new Wolves contract despite verbal agreement

The Brazilian’s future at Molineux remains an uncertainty, as Jeff Shi and the Wolves board attempt to tie him down with fresh terms.

Talks held as Arsenal approach £25m striker with club prepared to sell

Mikel Arteta’s side are laying the groundwork for attacking signings.

ByEmilio Galantini Jan 22, 2025

Cunha, who’s bagged 10 goals and four assists in 22 appearances for Vitor Pereira’s side across all competitions so far this campaign, is undoubtedly their star player with Wolves very keen not to see him leave mid-way through a relegation battle.

Arsenal’s next five Premier League games

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Wolves (away)

January 25

Man City (home)

February 2

Leicester City (away)

February 15

West Ham (home)

February 22

Nottingham Forest (away)

February 26

While the versatile forward has reached a verbal agreement on terms over a new deal, according to reliable journalist Ben Jacobs, Cunha is yet to sign on the dotted line as both the club and player discuss a release clause – which could go up or down depending on Wolves’ future Premier League status.

Arsenal are monitoring this situation very closely, and it is believed they’re in contact with Cunha’s entourage as they ponder tempting him with a move to the Emirates Stadium.

“Matheus Cunha is yet to sign his new Wolves contract despite verbally agreeing new financial terms,” wrote Jacobs on X.

Matheus Cunha

“Parties still discussing a release clause, and potentially two different numbers based on Wolves staying up and/or going down. Cunha has been offered an important pay rise, and even with a new long-term deal, Wolves would be understanding of Cunha’s desire to leave for the right opportunity in future windows.

“Arsenal are currently in contact with Cunha’s camp, but talks only informal at this stage. Wolves still don’t wish to sell in January and that position will only change with a crazy offer, likely in excess of £80m. Wolves planning with Cunha for the second half of the season, but Arsenal do remain alert to the opportunity.”

Sky Sports share Matheus Cunha to Arsenal update

Following these reports of Arsenal making some movement over signing Cunha, Sky Sports and reporter Michael Bridge have shared an update of their own.

According to Bridge and the broadcaster, Arsenal are indeed monitoring Cunha amid his Wolves contract debacle, but any move for the South American would need to be a permanent deal as they’ve used all of their allocated domestic loan spots on Raheem Sterling and Neto.

Wolves striker Matheus Cunha

“One source has told us this evening that Arsenal are keeping an eye on the Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha,” said Bridge on Tuesday.

“That’s what we’ve been told. If you talk about a loan with maybe the obligation to buy, they’ve used both of their domestic loans up on Neto from Bournemouth and Raheem Sterling from Chelsea, so that means any move for Cunha would have to be a permanent deal unless Arsenal let one of those players return to their parent club.”

The 11-cap Brazil international has starred in five different positions this season, including attacking-midfield, centre-forward, as a second striker, right-winger, left-winger and in left-midfield, which suits Arteta down to the ground.

However, it is very debatable whether the Gunners would be willing to shell out Wolves’ reported £80 million valuation.

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