Wolverhampton is close to keeping the star of the season

Wolverhampton Wanderers are finalizing a new contract for Brazilian striker Matheus Cunha, whose impressive form this season has sparked interest from Arsenal.

According to the English newspaper "Telegraph", Cunha is close to signing a new contract with the Wolves team, which would give coach Vitor Pereira a major boost in the club's battle to survive relegation.

As the newspaper reported, Wolves have moved to tie up the star of the season by offering a long extension. The term keeps him at Molineux Stadium - and it is understood that the new terms may include a release clause that will only become active if Wolves are relegated from the Premier League, but the details of the contract are not yet fully finalized.

He has expressed Arsenal is interested in signing Cunha, who has scored 10 goals and provided 4 assists in the Premier League so far this season.