Following the departure of Matheus Cunha to Manchester United, Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly targeting an impressive forward from the Championship this summer.
Cunha`s Departure and Impact
Cunha`s move to Manchester United marked one of the early significant transfers of the summer, a switch that seemed likely once his £63m release clause became public knowledge. For Wolves, the priority now is to utilise the funds wisely and effectively replace their key attacker, a challenging task.
Cunha`s performance record highlights his importance to the team. The former Atletico Madrid player was particularly influential during the 2024/25 season, making finding a player with similar output and impact Wolves` main challenge this summer.
| Matheus Cunha at Wolves | Record (via Transfermarkt) |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 92 |
| Goals | 33 |
| Assists | 15 |
Despite Cunha`s significance, Wolves did show they could perform without him last season when he faced spells out due to injury and suspension. Vitor Pereira`s side secured three victories during an impressive run of six consecutive wins, demonstrating their ability to succeed beyond relying solely on the Brazilian and ultimately helping them secure their Premier League status.
With their place in the top flight secured and a substantial £63m from Cunha`s sale available, Wolves should aim to ensure his exit leads to continued progress rather than the difficult period some might have anticipated.
The identity of potential new arrivals remains to be seen. While names like Harvey Elliott have been mentioned, and signing a Premier League winner would be beneficial, the question remains whether the former Fulham talent can match Cunha`s attacking output. Alternatively, Wolves might look towards signing a forward with a proven goalscoring record in the coming months.
Wolves `Monitoring` Ivanovic
According to South London football reporter Richard Cawley, Wolves are now `monitoring` Mihailo Ivanovic following his impressive debut season at Millwall. The Serbian striker, just 20 years old, scored 12 goals in his first Championship campaign and is expected to improve further.
Given his strong first season, Millwall may be hesitant to part ways with their young forward so soon after his arrival. However, the lure of the Premier League can be difficult for a player to resist.
Millwall manager Alex Neil has spoken highly of Ivanovic recently, telling reporters in April: “Any 20-year-old that leads the line in the Championship and can get nearly [10 goals], and he’ll get double figures before the end of the season. If you do that, that’s an unbelievable season and it won’t be surprising me if people start talking about him. I’ve already seen something the other day talking about the top 10 young talents in Europe – he’s one of them.”
Having lost a significant talent in Cunha, successfully signing a player potentially considered among Europe`s top young prospects, as Neil believes Ivanovic is, would represent excellent business for Wolves.
