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

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.

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.

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

There are no offers for Cunha on the table but that might change in the coming days and Wolves could then have a very big call to make

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

Nottingham Forest are ready to make a club-record transfer bid for Wolves Matheus Cunha and Arsenal are interested in the forward; Cunha has been offered a new contract at Molineux but has two-and-a-h

Wolves star Matheus Cunha has been linked with a January transfer to the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United. Having now scored 11 Premier League goals this season, it is no surprise he was in high demand with his ability quite clearly on display despite Wolves' struggles.

The forward has linked with several clubs during the January transfer window, including Arsenal, but he will now stay at Wolves, as reported by the club's official website.