Latest Nottingham Forest transfer news as the Reds prepare to open the summer window later this week.
Nottingham Forest are reportedly interested in Brazilian defender Vitao as the transfer window opens on Friday.
The Shakhtar Donetsk player is presently on loan at Internacional, but it appears that other teams are interested in signing him. West Ham United and Villarreal have both been linked, and new claims from Brazil say the Reds have joined the competition.
According to Brazilian media site Revista Colorada, Forest are “the favourites” to sign the 24-year-old. According to the article, they “signalled a higher proposal” than the Hammers, as well as a “higher salary” offer.
Vitao’s exit from Internacional is stated to be “getting closer and closer”. To that end, Revista Colorada claims the athlete has “started the process” of handing over his home in anticipation of a relocation.
The relationship between Forest and Vitao arises as Murillo’s popularity grows. The Brazilian had a fantastic debut season at the City Ground after joining from Corinthians last summer, and he has many of fans.
Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, PSG, Real Madrid, and Barcelona have all expressed an interest in the center-back. According to the Daily Mail, Atletico Madrid has joined the list of teams interested in him.
As the Reds attempt to balance the books and avoid violating Profitability and Sustainability Rules again, they may have to let go of the 21-year-old. If Murillo does leave, it will be at a big profit on the £11 million Forest paid for him about a year ago.
