Nottingham Forest are now racing some of Europe’s top clubs for a “fantastic” Brazilian forward, who could come in despite the interest in Wolverhampton Wanderers star Matheus Cunha, according to a report.
Forest set to strengthen in attack
Forest are stepping up their pursuit of a new striker ahead of the summer transfer window, with Nuno clearly of the belief he needs to reinforce his frontline ahead of a potential Champions League campaign next season, despite Chris Wood’s fantastic form.
The Tricky Trees are said to have submitted a £50m bid for Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez, with the Uruguayan no longer in Arne Slot’s plans for next season, while they are also working on a deal for Brentford star Yoane Wissa.
Wolves forward Matheus Cunha is among the main targets for the summer window, with talks over a deal for the Brazilian currently ongoing, and Nuno’s side are now ready to push hard to secure his signature.
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Cunha is not the only Brazilian forward Forest have their eye on, however, with a report from Foot Mercato revealing they are now in the race to sign Marseille’s Luis Henrique, who is attracting the attention of some top clubs ahead of the summer window.
Newcastle United, Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen and Inter Milan are also interested in signing Henrique, which means Marseille could now be in a position to demand a transfer fee of over €30m (£25m).
The Tricky Trees are said to appreciate the former Botafogo man, but they are yet to make any contact with his representatives, and it remains to be seen whether they formalise their interest.
Nottingham Forest’s upcoming Premier League fixtures
Date
Aston Villa (a)
April 5th
Everton (h)
April 12th
Tottenham Hotspur (a)
April 21st
Crystal Palace (a)
May 5th
Leicester City (h)
May 10th
"Fantastic" Henrique impressing in Ligue 1
The 23-year-old has been in impressive form for Marseille this season, so much so that he has been singled out for praise by manager Roberto De Zerbi, who said: “He is having a fantastic season. He shows us that he is a complete player, with or without the ball.
“In terms of finishing, he scores goals. He is young and has to be determined to keep improving. He is one of the most important players for OM.”
The winger has nine goals and seven assists to his name in 29 matches in all competitions, indicating that he could be a great option for Forest next season, at which point they are likely to need more depth in attack.
Should Nuno’s side qualify for the Champions League, the manager will need to rotate his squad more often, and there is every indication Henrique would be able to push Anthony Elanga and Callum Hudson-Odoi for a starting spot.