'I've made it clear' - Matheus Cunha makes blunt transfer claim after Liverpool links

Brazil's forward #21 Matheus Cunha

Matheus Cunha has been linked with a number of top clubs ahead of this summer, including Liverpool

The Wolverhampton Wanderers forward has now spoken candidly about his future in an interview.

The talented but temperamental Brazilian has had another fascinating year at Molineux.

Cunha has been crucial to Wolves keeping their heads above water in the relegation battle this season with 13 goals and four assists in the Premier League.

The 25-year-old does have a hot streak in his play though and has had numerous run-ins with officials this season

He was sent off against AFC Bournemouth in the FA Cup and earlier in the campaign was banned for two games and fined £80,000 after a post-match altercation with a member of Ipswich Town's security staff.

Such is his talent though, it would be no surprise if the forward was snapped up when the market opened.

The man himself has told the Guardian that he thinks he's ready for the next level.

Cunha

"I had a lot of offers but I wouldn’t feel well if I had done it,"

"Some things you can't control but I couldn't leave the club in the middle of the season, in a difficult situation, in the relegation zone.

"Now, we're close to achieving our goal [of staying up]. But I've made it clear that I need to take the next step. I want to fight for titles, for big things. I have potential."

In addition to the Reds, Premier League rivals Arsenal have been named as potential suitors for the forward.

Liverpool are expected to be active in the market this summer, with their attacking options set to come into focus

Mohamed Salah's contract is up at the end of the campaign, while Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz have both been linked with possible departures.