What Arne Slot said about Matheus Cunha speaks volumes amid Manchester United transfer links

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has heaped praise on in-demand Wolves forward Matheus Cunha as he continues to be linked with a host of Premier League clubs - including Manchester United.

Brazil international Cunha has been one of the Premier League's most impressive performers this season, scoring 11 goals and laying on a further four assists, despite his side's struggles at the bottom of the table.

Such form has seen the 25-year-old linked with a big-money switch away from the Midlands at the end of the season with United and Arsenal the two sides most frequently touted with a would-be swoop for the forward.

Earlier this month, Cunha committed his future to Wolves by signing a new four-and-a-half-year contract.

However, Liverpool head coach Slot reckons that the ex-Atletico Madrid and Hertha Berlin forward has the quality to play for one of the top five teams in the Premier League, as he insisted his side will have to be alert to his ability at Anfield on Sunday afternoon (2pm).

Asked about the forward in his pre-match press conference on Friday, Slot said: "Matheus Cunha is a quality player and has the quality to play for one of the top five teams in England.

"If you go to the Dutch league and look at the team in 17th place, there is no player who could play for Ajax, PSV or Feyenoord."

Despite Cunha being linked with a move away from Wolves, the club's sporting director, Matt Hobbs, recently said the forward loves the club - hinting that his medium-to-long-term future could be at Molineux.

"The new contract is a reward for what Matheus has done - and symbolises his importance to us on the pitch," said Hobbs when Cunha penned fresh terms.

"Matheus loves the club, loves the fans and really appreciates the opportunity