Arsenal in Discussions with Premier League Player Being Compared to Dennis Bergkamp: Report

The Gunners are currently in pursuit of Liverpool at the top of the table, trailing by seven points. Their recent victory over Manchester United, with two goals coming from corners, has highlighted the team's success in set-piece situations. However, manager Mikel Arteta is now under pressure to enhance their performance in open play, as calls for improvement grow louder among fans and critics alike.

Arsenal have scored 22 times from set-pieces since the start of last season, which is the most in Europe's top five leagues, with a new forward touted to give them an extra edge in attack.

Arsenal pursuing deal for ‘Dennis Bergkamp’-like star

Arsenal have several options at centre-forward. Kai Havertz is more of a target man, while Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard are more suited to playing as a false nine.

Dennis Bergkamp, meanwhile – ranked at no.68 in FourFourTwo's list of the greatest footballers of all time – was known for his velvet first touch during his time at Arsenal and is still adored by fans today.

CaughtOffside are reporting that Arsenal have begun talks over bringing Matheus Cunha to the Emirates Stadium, after the Brazilian was recently compared to Bergkamp.

Cunha has been a bright spot in Wolverhampton Wanderers' disappointing campaign. He has a record of almost a goal every other game in the Premier League since moving to the Midlands from Atletico Madrid in 2023.

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After a good display against Fulham recently, BBC pundit Ashley Williams compared the 25-year-old's touch for one goal to Bergkamp – and Cunha certainly has a similar frame and physicality.

In FourFourTwo's opinion, Cunha would be a sensible signing with room to grow at Arsenal, given that he could be eased into a rotational role in the team without being a big enough name to demand minutes.

A move for the Brazil international is still at an early stage, however. These talks may just be preliminary, with very little concrete interest reported elsewhere.

Cunha is worth €45 million, according to Transfermarkt. Arsenal take on Fulham this weekend when Premier League action returns.