Wolves could already make their most important signing before the transfer window even opens.
Once the January window rolls around, Wolves are going to target a new centre-back after struggling in that area this term.
Gary O’Neil is short on numbers at the back following the long-term injury to Yerson Mosquera, leaving him with just Craig Dawson, Santi Bueno and Toti Gomes as senior options.
While the importance of signing a new defender is at the top of their transfer wishlist, most Wolves fans will have seen their dreams come true on Friday morning after some huge news dropped.
Wolves offering Matheus Cunha ‘lucrative’ contract
A centre-back is highest on the agenda in terms of incomings however, the biggest signing Wolves could make is keeping star forward Matheus Cunha.
The 25-year-old has been in the form of his life this term, recording seven goals and three assists in 12 Premier League matches.
As a result, Manchester United have shown fresh interest in Cunha, with the Brazilian destined to play at the very top.
On Thursday, O’Neil even said Cunha’s departure is inevitable in the future but for now, it appears he’s staying at Molineux.
As reported by The Telegraph’s John Percy, the Old Gold are ready to offer the superstar a new ‘lucrative’ contract.
Cunha’s current deal in Wolverhampton expires in 2027 however, by offering him a huge increase to his wages, they’re not only protecting his skyrocketing valuation but also rewarding his incredible form.
This news will be music to the ears of every Wolves fan, as he’s inarguably their most invaluable player who can fire them to survival.
Where Cunha ranks in the Premier League this season
Only seven Premier League players have more goal involvements than Cunha since the start of 2023/24, with the striker producing 29 contributions in 44 appearances.
Since O’Neil arrived in August 2023, the former Atletico Madrid hitman has gone from strength to strength, and he belongs in the Champions League.
| Premier League 2024/25 | Goals | Assists |
| Mohamed Salah | 10 | 6 |
| Cole Palmer | 7 | 5 |
| Erling Haaland | 12 | 0 |
| Bukayo Saka | 4 | 8 |
| Matheus Cunha | 7 | 3 |
| Nicolas Jackson | 7 | 3 |
As delineated by the above table, Cunha stands in elite company at the top of the Premier League for goal involvements, with only Mohamed Salah, Cole Palmer, Erling Haaland and Bukayo Saka producing more.
It further explains why Wolves are so desperate to sign their most invaluable asset down to a new contract, and hopefully, that will be confirmed very soon.