Tottenham Hotspur could dent Arsenal's chances of signing Matheus Cunha in the summer. The 25-year-old forward was heavily linked with several Premier League clubs during the January transfer window following his impressive performances for Wolves.

Cunha, who sees his contract at Molineux expire in June 2029, has featured 23 times in the English top flight this season, scoring 11 goals and providing four assists. Playing a key role in Vitor Pereira's side, the Brazil international has managed to drag Wolves out of the bottom three.

That said, they're far from safety, with just two points – and a significant goal difference – separating them from the relegation zone. Nevertheless, Cunha's eye-catching displays haven't gone under the radar, with Tottenham reportedly interested in securing his signature.

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What's the latest?

According to Spanish newspaper Diario AS, the Lilywhites have joined Manchester United in the race to sign the Brazilian. The report states that Spurs and the Red Devils have been following Cunha 'very closely' ahead of a potential move in the summer.

It's said that Arsenal and Nottingham Forest approached Wolves in January regarding the forward's availability, but their enquiries were shut down. Cunha recently penned a new long-term contract at Molineux, but Diario AS insist that this 'doesn't close the door to an exit in the coming months' with a £60m relase clause apparently inserted into the deal.

What has Cunha said about his future?

"Of course, there was a lot of noise around what Matheus would do," said Cunha in an interview with the club's official website earlier this month. "I used my heart to make this decision, more than anything. It was my passion. I love being here.

"I feel so good here, with the love the fans give to me and my family. I always go to the pitch and try to give back. Everyone wants something more for their career, but I feel this is the moment to keep fighting and show everyone what we have."

Who could he play up front with?

Cunha could very well be the next new face Ange Postecoglou welcomes to Hotspur Way after wrapping up a deal for Mathys Tel. The 19-year-old forward joined Tottenham on loan from Bayern Munich in the final hours of the January transfer window.

football.london understands that Spurs managed to insert an option-to-buy clause into Tel's contract. Initially, there were suggestions that Tel would only play for Tottenham until the end of the season, but the Lilywhites pushed for a more long-term deal.

"Why I chose Tottenham? It was the best option for me," the Frenchman told the official club website. "I’m ready to play, I’m here, I’m ready to grow. It was the best option for me and now I’m very happy. I felt the commitment, I spoke with the President, the team manager, the coach and as I said, that was very important for me."

On Harry Kane and Eric Dier, Tel added: "They said, if you want to work here, you have everything. You can enjoy it. That’s good for me, because it’s a good opportunity to work, to learn every day... that’s what they told me."