Nottingham Forest are in a €30 million transfer competition with Barcelona after a failed Chelsea bid.
According to a rumor, Nottingham Forest and Barcelona are among the clubs interested in Brazilian wonderkid Gabriel Moscardo.
Forest have been extensively recruiting Brazilian players since their promotion to the Premier League, with four now in the Reds’ first team squad: Danilo, Felipe, Andrey Santos, and Murillo. Meanwhile, midfielder Gustavo Scarpa is on loan at Olympiacos.
There could yet be another Brazilian player through the door at the City Ground, according to Brazilian outlet IG Esporte. That’s because the Reds, along with Barcelona and Everton, are said to be interested in Corinthians midfielder Gabriel Moscardo.
The 17-year-old has piqued the interest of European clubs, which may now recruit Brazilian players much more readily due to post-Brexit work permit laws. According to the laws, players from outside the UK cannot sign for English clubs until they are 18, but that will not be a problem for Moscardo, who will turn 18 next week (September 28).
Previous talks over a move to Chelsea have now broken down, opening the door for Forest and their newest transfer rivals to make a swoop for the talented teenager. There could be a stumbling block, though, with Corinthians said to be “demanding at least €30m” for their top prospect, including €25m up front.
The player is also said to have a €100m release clause, but that almost certainly will not be triggered at this stage.
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Awoniyi relishing potential matchup with Akanji ahead of Man City vs Nott’m Forest clash
Awoniyi has been in great form since the start of the season, but he would be facing the toughest test yet
Taiwo Awoniyi, a Super Eagles striker, has said that he is looking forward to facing Manuel Akanji when Nottingham Forest face Manchester City on Saturday, according to Soccernet.
When the two clubs meet at the Etihad on Saturday, Nottingham Forest will be trying to upset champions Manchester City.
This season, the Cityzens have trounced everyone, conceding only three goals in five games. Forest, on the other hand, has scored in each of their five Premier League games this season.
Nigeria striker Awoniyi would likely lead Nottingham Forest’s attack on Saturday, and he would be looking to rattle the net. However, he would have to find a way to get past City’s solid centre-back partnership of Akanji and Ruben Dias. However, Awoniyi has revealed his enthusiasm to take on the champions.
“I played against him[Akanji] in the Bundesliga, and I know how tough he is,” Awoniyi told the Guardian.
“I’ve always believed [success in football] will happen. I’ve always worked hard, I’ve always hoped for it, prayed for it, and I’ve always done everything that will make me achieve what I want.”
Awoniyi already has three goals to his tally, and he would be looking to add to that number and spur Nottingham Forest to victory.
