Atlético de Madrid has been searching for a center forward capable of deciding matches with his goals for several years. Whenever Simeone has had a reliable striker, the team has won some title. However, since Luis Suárez's departure, Cholo hasn't had that decisive and goal-scoring "killer."
The red-and-white club bet on signing Matheus Cunha in 2021, coming from Hertha Berlin. The Brazilian forward arrived as a very promising player, but he was not able to secure a spot in Simeone's XI. Two years later, Atlético de Madrid completed his sale to Wolves of the Premier League for 40 million euros.
Star in England
Last season, Cunha established himself as the star of his team, scoring 12 goals and providing seven assists in 32 matches. The team achieved salvation, and this year, the Brazilian forward is improving his numbers. He has already scored 10 goals, along with four assists in the current campaign.
This has put the Brazilian in the spotlight of several major clubs in Europe, most of them English. According to the latest information, Nottingham Forest is planning to make an offer for him to Wolves. He could become the most expensive signing in the club's history, so the English are planning to spend a huge amount of money.
Manchester is Keeping an Eye on Him
Another club very interested in Cunha is Manchester United under Rubén Amorim, which is not experiencing a good sporting moment. They want to strengthen their team to improve the team's performance, and the former Atlético de Madrid player is on their agenda. However, for the historic English club, his signing doesn't seem to be a priority in this winter market.
Meanwhile, Atlético de Madrid continues to search for a standout number nine, which they seem not to have found in Sorloth. The Norwegian forward is not being a starter, despite contributing very important goals for the team. Simeone is looking for his starting center forward, and a former player of his could be a record signing in the coming days.