Everton are looking to bring in attacking reinforcements during the January transfer window and Atletico Madrid’s Brazilian centre-forward Matheus Cunha is the latest name to be linked with a potential move to Goodison Park. Spanish outlet Relevo report that Everton and Leeds United have joined Premier League rivals Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers in the battle to sign the 23-year-old.
Cunha joined Atletico in August 2021 but has fallen out of favour under Diego Simeone this term with the likes of Alvaro Morata and Antoine Griezmann also vying for forward positions. Prior to his time in the Spanish capital, he netted 22 goals in 92 games for German clubs RB Leipzig and Hertha Berlin after beginning his senior career in Switzerland with Sion having impressed scouts at the Dallas Cup youth tournament.
Last season he registered seven times in 37 matches for Atletico but he hasn’t found the net in 17 outings for them this season although none of those appearances for his club were for the full 90 minutes and he has started just twice this term. Cunha also has eight caps for Brazil but is yet to score for his country.
