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“I strongly believe”- Paul Merson has a theory about Matheus Cunha after Vitor Pereira body language comments
Wolves forward Matheus Cunha has dominated the transfer headlines in recent days. His future at Molineux has been called into question after reports suggested that he and his agent have been stalling over a proposed new contract from the club.
It was initially believed that there was a verbal agreement between Cunha and Wolves, but no progress was made, fueling speculation throughout this week.
Cunha played in Wolves’ 3-1 loss to Chelsea on Monday, where he received criticism from fans for his performance. Many felt he appeared disinterested during the match.
To make matters worse, manager Vitor Pereira criticized Cunha’s body language after the game, which led pundit Paul Merson to suggest the Brazilian could soon be leaving the club.
Merson explains why Cunha might be on his way out
Pereira’s public criticism of Cunha was unexpected. The forward’s frustration was visible throughout the Chelsea match, as he threw his arms up in the air multiple times and failed to press effectively. At one point, when Pereira tried to communicate with him using a tactics board, Cunha seemed disinterested.
For Merson, Pereira’s comments signal that Cunha could be leaving Wolves soon. He told Sportskeeda: “I strongly believe they are about to lose their best player in Matheus Cunha! There’s no way the manager would single him out if he thought the player was staying. He’s their only top player, and this news will turn heads. Arsenal need a striker, but I don’t think they’ll sign anyone this January. You can’t really get much in this window anyway.”
Cunha’s future remains uncertain
The saga surrounding Cunha has already seen several twists, and more could be on the way. However, Merson’s assumption that Pereira’s criticism will result in Cunha’s departure is questionable.
Pereira, who hasn’t been at the club long, is known for being straightforward with his opinions. He doesn’t hold back when expressing his feelings, and no player is immune from his criticism. Cunha’s body language against Chelsea was poor, and Pereira felt the need to address it publicly. While he could have kept his comments private, he likely wanted to send a clear message that such behavior won’t be tolerated.
Public criticism doesn’t necessarily mean Cunha is on the verge of leaving. In fact, reports suggest that Wolves are determined to keep him, and they may stand firm on their position despite the ongoing speculation.
