Wolves are negotiating a new contract with Mateus Cunha and hope to keep the player

Wolves are negotiating a new contract with Brazilian striker Mateus Cunha . Cunha's current contract expires in two and a half years, but Wolves hope to further lock in this hot player by extending the contract. To help the team take the initiative in this season's Premier League relegation battle.

Cunha has scored 10 goals in 18 Premier League appearances this season, which has also attracted the attention of Arsenal. Despite this, Wolves management seems determined to keep this key player.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said in an interview that the team is open to signings in January, but the focus is still on the existing squad. He said: "If there is a player we can afford in the transfer market, We have to always be open to the possibility of players who can improve the team."

Cunha was banned for two matches and fined £80,000 by the FA for inappropriate behaviour with an opposing staff member after Wolves lost to Ipswich on December 14. He will miss Monday's Premier League match against Nottingham Forest and next Saturday's FA Cup third round clash with Bristol City.

Wolves coach Vitor Pereira said in his pre-match press conference that the team must be prepared to play without Cunha. He said: "We need to learn to play with and without Cunha. The team has players with different characteristics and we will be ready.”

Wolves are also in talks with Reims for defender Emmanuel Agbadu. Pereira stressed the need for a "precise" strategy in the transfer market. He said: "We are currently short on numbers and we must be decisive and efficient in the transfer market."