Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are now carefully studying the profile of Atletico Madrid striker Matheus Cunha, a player who has been compared to Liverpool and Brazil international forward Roberto Firmino, according to Goal.
Arsenal studying Matheus Cunha’s profile
Goal have reported that Arsenal are among four clubs who are interested in signing Cunha from Atletico in the January transfer window.
Aston Villa, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leeds United are also keen on the 23-year-old Brazil international striker.
Arsenal need to sign a replacement striker for Gabriel Jesus, who got injured while playing for Brazil at the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
And, according to Goal, the Gunners have identified Cunha and are ‘probing the possibility’ of signing the youngster next month.
Arsenal are reportedly studying Cunha’s profile and are checking if the Brazilian ‘fits their economic and sporting parameters’.
Highly rated
Cunha has failed to do much of note at Atletico, but the Brazilian is very young and is highly rated.
The 23-year-old has been described as “extraordinary” by former Inter Milan player Paolo Tramezzani in FC InterNews in May 2020.
During his time at Hertha Berlin, the Bundesliga’s official website likened Cunha to Liverpool and Brazil international forward Firmino.
The feature explained: “Yes, they are both Brazilian, yes they are both forwards. But those are far from the only reasons why Cunha and former Hoffenheim attacker Roberto Firmino are alike.
“Much like the former Bundesliga star, Cunha honed his skills on the streets of Brazil, giving him a one-up on defenders.
“He can beat them with his speed, skill or intelligence to drift from his marker, having practiced in every position across the front line.
“And much like Firmino, Cunha – even when leading the line – can be found dropping into midfield to pick up possession and link up play with teammates.
“It’s part of the reason why he’s such a hard attacker to defend against because more often than not, he’s not where you expect him to be.”
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