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Spurs Consider Record-Breaking Deal for Matheus Cunha

Forward Restructure Underway at Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur’s summer rebuild looks set to start at the top end of the pitch, with Matheus Cunha reportedly emerging as a primary target. The Wolves attacker, one of the Premier League’s standout performers this season, has become the subject of intense interest from Spurs, according to Fichajes.

The Spanish outlet reported that “Tottenham have expressed an interest in signing the player and that they are willing to pay around £75million to get their man.” That figure would shatter the club’s transfer record, which currently stands at £65m — a fee paid for Dominic Solanke last summer.

Ironically, Solanke’s return from a four-match ban for Wolves coincides with this Sunday’s clash against Spurs, adding an extra layer of intrigue.

Cunha’s Appeal to Ange Postecoglou’s System

With Richarlison expected to be moved on and a Mathys Tel deal stalling over his underwhelming output, Cunha’s flexibility and explosiveness have pushed him to the top of Tottenham’s wishlist.

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The Brazilian has tallied 19 goal contributions this season, a clear indicator of his value in a forward line. But it’s his versatility that really stands out. Cunha has played across the front three and even dropped into the No.10 role, offering options in a system that demands positional fluidity.

Tottenham, currently grappling with European qualification, are under no illusions about the competition they face. Arsenal and Manchester United are also keeping tabs on Cunha, but Spurs appear prepared to outbid both clubs.

European Football the Key Factor

As Fichajes notes, much could hinge on Tottenham’s ability to offer European football. Their only pathway lies through the Europa League, where they face Eintracht Frankfurt in a finely poised second leg after a 1-1 draw in the first match.

Failing to qualify could open the door for rivals. Arsenal, with Champions League football all but secured, need attacking reinforcements following injuries to Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz, although their pursuit of a more traditional striker such as Benjamin Sesko may place them on a different path.

Manchester United, meanwhile, are reportedly preparing to offload Rasmus Højlund and are in the market for a new No.9. Cunha, though, has only featured in that role four times this season — a detail that may make Spurs a more natural fit.

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Transfer Fee and Levy’s Reluctance

One unresolved issue remains the size of the proposed deal. Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has historically shied away from moves above the £60–65m range. The question now is whether Tottenham are truly prepared to test that ceiling.

Given the pressing need to revitalise their attack and match Postecoglou’s high-energy vision, Cunha’s arrival could be viewed not as extravagance, but as necessity.

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Tottenham fans have heard this tune before — a marquee name, a bold bid, and a whisper of change on the horizon. But this one feels different. Matheus Cunha isn’t just another rumoured link; he’s the type of intelligent, modern forward this team desperately needs.

Supporters are growing restless with the inconsistency of Richarlison, and Solanke — though industrious — isn’t the kind of player who drags a team into the top four. Cunha, with his sharp movement and incisive passing, could offer something genuinely transformative.

Cunha fits the Postecoglou mould. He presses, he creates, he scores. And crucially, he wants the ball under pressure. For Spurs fans dreaming of a frontline with purpose, Cunha’s signing would be a statement of intent — not just for now, but for the future.

Whether Levy breaks tradition or not, the message is clear: if Tottenham want to build something meaningful, bold moves like this must become the rule, not the exception.