Everton and Leeds United have reportedly joined the race to sign Atletico Madrid striker Matheus Cunha, with Wolves currently winning the contest to bring the Brazilian to the Premier League.
According to Relevo, the English duo are interested in signing Cunha, who is expected to leave the UEFA Champions League giants in the January transfer window. However, according to the report, Wolves are currently leading the race for the 23-year-old striker.
With Atletico only signing Cunha for €26m (£22m) according to Relevo, the Spanish side are ready to take a loss on the striker if it means offloading a player permanently from their books, the Diego Simeone’s team set for a massive overhaul in January.
And the competition at Cunha is exactly what Atletico would have wanted, with Everton and Leeds now joining Wolves in the race to sign the former Hertha Berlin superstar. Jesse Marsch’s interest is particularly noteworthy as the US manager attempted to bring the striker to Elland Road this summer, as reported by TalkSport.
As for Everton, an extra striker in Cunha could be just what Frank Lampard needs to turn the Toffees’ season around. However, with Leeds and Wolves all in the same boat, the battle to sign the 23-year-old could be one of the most eventful of the January Premier League window.
Indeed, while Cunha has hardly played for Atletico this season, the striker’s potential and quality are undeniable, and Everton and Leeds vying with Wolves for the La Liga star’s signature could be on their way. turn out to be one of the biggest deals in the winter market.
Wolves can make a statement by signing Cunha over Everton and Leeds
Wolves have grown ambitious with the recent appointment of Julen Lopetegui, and the Molineux club can go even further in January if they can sign Cunha, who would improve most Premier League sides given his ability and flair. Brazilian offers.
With Everton and Leeds now back in the mix, Wolves face stiff competition for Cunha despite leading the race for the striker. And if Lopetegui can strike a deal with Atletico, it would be quite a statement for the new Spanish club as well as a huge morale boost for the whole team.
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