Arsenal are reportedly interested in Wolves striker Matheus Cunha, although a deal appears difficult to reach in January.
Despite Bukayo Saka's injury, the Gunners' interest in the 25-year-old is understood to be unrelated to the long period of time he will miss.
It is worth noting that Mikel Arteta will also be without Raheem Sterling, the Chelsea loanee who is suffering from a knee problem that further limits Arsenal's attacking options.
In fact, Arsenal's main attacking options consist of Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard.
Although it is worth noting that Mikel Arteta has previously stated that his team is “going to be different” as they look for options to replace Saka.
One of those options could come in January, when Matheus Cunha can play in various positions on the front line.
Matheus Cunha has sparked a lot of interest with his impressive performances upon signing for Wolves in 2023.
Bukayo Saka is expected to miss significant time following a hamstring tear suffered against Crystal Palace.
Gabriel Martinelli replaced Saka after his injury and is among the options Mikel Arteta is considering as a solution to his injury crisis.
The Brazilian attacker has attracted particular attention this season, having scored 10 goals in 18 Premier League games and added four more assists.
He showed why he is such a hot commodity during Wolves' 2-0 win over Manchester United when he scored directly from a corner to open the scoring, before setting up Hwang-Hee Chan to close the scoring on time. discount.
And according to the telegraph Arsenal are one of the clubs expected to knock on Vitor Pereira's door for Cunha.
Cunha, who initially joined on loan from Atlético Madrid, moved permanently to the Midlands ahead of the 2023/24 Premier League season.
In his only full season in England, he scored 14 goals in all competitions and produced a series of impressive performances.
That has been the case again in the first half of the current campaign despite his team's struggles and has been crucial in their two wins under new boss Perreira.
It is believed that any deal would be difficult to complete in January as Cunha is crucial for Wolves as they look to maintain their top-flight status and would therefore be reluctant to let a key player leave in the window. of winter.
Gabriel Jesus has scored five goals in his last two games in all competitions and could also alleviate the problems caused by Bukayo Saka's injury
There may be further complications to any potential approach from Arsenal as the Brazilian has two full seasons left on his current contract meaning they are under no pressure to sell.
Even if they manage to retain their top scorer in January, Wolves will be bracing for bids for their key man in the coming windows and will look to make a profit on their £40m signing in 2023.
Arsenal may have to wait until the summer to get a new face in attack, for now Arteta has made it very clear that it will be a team effort to replace Bukayo Saka, as he told the media: “I think it's a collective thing.” .
He will have his first chance to show who will replace the England winger when Arsenal host Ipswich on December 27.
