Nottingham Forest plans record bid for Matheus Cunha

Nottingham Forest is planning a record bid for Matheus Cunha if they qualify for the Champions League, according to reports. The club previously showed interest in Cunha in January, but Wolverhampton Wanderers refused to sell the player at that time. Cunha, a Brazilian forward, has performed well this season, scoring 13 goals in 26 Premier League matches. He recently signed a new contract with Wolves, which includes a £62 million release clause that will activate this summer. Currently, Elliott Anderson is Nottingham Forest's most expensive player at £35 million. Under the guidance of manager Nuno Espirito Santo, Nottingham Forest is in third place in the Premier League, seven points ahead of sixth-place Newcastle. They are on track to qualify for next season's Champions League. In contrast, Wolves are struggling in 17th place, just above the relegation zone. Their next two matches against West Ham and Ipswich are crucial for their survival in the league. However, Cunha will not play in these matches due to a four-match ban and a £50,000 fine for violent conduct during an FA Cup match. This ban follows a previous two-match ban and an £80,000 fine for an incident with Ipswich security staff. Arsenal is also interested in Cunha as they seek a new striker amidst injuries to key players. However, manager Mikel Arteta has some concerns about Cunha's behavior on and off the pitch. Despite these issues, Cunha has been a key player for Wolves this season, helping them in their fight against relegation.