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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