Arsenal Engages in Discussions with Premier League Standout Compared to Dennis Bergkamp: Report
Arsenal have initiated discussions with a Premier League player as they aim to secure a new forward to enhance their attacking options.
The Gunners are trailing Liverpool in the standings, sitting seven points behind the league leaders. Following a victory over Manchester United, where they scored twice from set pieces, manager Mikel Arteta is facing renewed pressure to enhance his squad’s performance in open play.
Arsenal has registered 22 goals from set pieces since the beginning of the previous season, the highest in Europe’s top leagues, with a new forward likely to offer additional attacking prowess.
Arsenal aiming to sign ‘Dennis Bergkamp’-esque player
Arsenal has multiple options for the centre-forward position. Kai Havertz is primarily a target man, while Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard are inclined to operate as a false nine.
Dennis Bergkamp, notably ranked at no.68 in eScored’s list of the greatest footballers ever, was famed for his silky first touch during his tenure at Arsenal and remains beloved by fans to this day.
CaughtOffside reports that Arsenal has commenced negotiations to bring Matheus Cunha to the Emirates Stadium, after the Brazilian was recently likened to Bergkamp.
Cunha has been an impressive performer amid Wolverhampton Wanderers’ frustrating season, boasting a near goal-per-game record since his transfer from Atletico Madrid in 2023.
After a standout performance against Fulham, BBC pundit Ashley Williams likened the 25-year-old’s touch for a goal to Bergkamp’s, noting that Cunha shares a similar build and physical presence.
In eScored’s view, Cunha would be a pragmatic acquisition, possessing the potential to develop at Arsenal, especially since he could gradually integrate into a rotational role without demanding excessive playing time.
However, the pursuit of the Brazil international is still in its infancy, with these discussions appearing to be preliminary and lacking substantial interest from other parties.
Cunha’s market value is estimated at €45 million, as reported by Transfermarkt. Arsenal will face Fulham this weekend as Premier League action resumes.
