Football Insider has learned that Matheus Cunha is keen to play for a bigger club despite signing a new Wolves contract.

Brazil international Matheus Cunha has signed a new 4½-year contract with Wolverhampton Wanderers, the Premier League club announced on Saturday.

Arsenal were among the clubs keen on Matheus Cunha during the January transfer window but he has signed a new deal to stay at Wolves until 2029 - although it contains a release clause that kicks in in

Wolves sporting director Matt Hobbs says Matheus Cunha’s new contract “symbolises his importance to us on the pitch”.The Brazilian has signed a deal to stay at Molineux until 2029, with the news being announced hours after his 11th goal of the season helped Wolves to a 2-0 derby win over Aston Villa.

Matheus Cunha has been on fire for Wolves this season, and despite penning a new contract until 2029, he's been earmarked as a top signing for Manchester United

Matheus Cunha indicated that he will not be joining Arsenal in the final days of the January transfer window with his celebration during Wolves’ 2-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday night. The Brazilian forward has been Wolves’ star performer this season with 11 goals in the Premier League so far.

Matheus Cunha appeared to send a transfer message with his goal celebration in Wolves' win against Aston Villa, before signing a new contract hours later.

Matheus Cunha has been a standout performer for Wolves this season and has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United in recent months

Arsenal have been given a clear pathway to bring Matheus Cunha to north London despite the Wolves forward agreeing a new deal at Molineux.