Leeds United are still in the race to sign Atletico Madrid attacker Matheus Cunha but Wolves could play a key role in the saga, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.

The Lowdown: Cunha off to England?

The Brazilian's future at his current club certainly feels up in the air at the moment, having clearly fallen down the attacking pecking order under Diego Simeone.

Cunha didn't make a single start in the Champions League group stage earlier in the season, while only two have come his way in La Liga in 2022/23.

He has been linked with a move to several Premier League clubs, including Leeds, and it would now arguably be a surprise if he didn't head to England in January or next summer.

The Latest: Jones' update

Speaking to Give Me Sport, Jones reported that the Whites may need Wolves to fall away, but revealed there are some 'interesting' things happening behind the scenes that make a move to Elland Road 'doable':

"If Wolves can’t tie it up, then it will be one to look out for. I was sceptical of Leeds’ interest at first, but there are actually some interesting factors that could make this doable."

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The Verdict: Could be a great signing

Cunha is someone who could be an extremely exciting signing by Leeds, adding a sprinkling of stardust to an attack that hasn't always fired this season.

Granted, his time at Atletico hasn't necessarily gone to plan, but he is still someone who has won eight caps for Brazil and been described as 'amazing' by journalist Maxi Angelo, who tipped the forward as a 'terrific successor to (Roberto) Firmino at Liverpool'.

Cunha is capable of playing down the middle and on the flanks, which will no doubt appeal to Jesse Marsch, and at 23, he is still someone whose best years should be ahead of him.