Latest Nottingham Forest transfer news as the Reds join Barcelona and Everton in taking an interest in a Brazilian wonderkid

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.

According to Brazilian site IG Esporte, another Brazilian player could walk through the City Ground’s doors. This is due to reports that the Reds, along with Barcelona and Everton, are interested in Corinthians midfielder Gabriel Moscardo.

The 17-year-old has attracted the attention of clubs in Europe, who can now sign players from Brazil much more easily because of post-Brexit work permit rules. Said rules mean players from outside of the UK cannot sign for English clubs until they are 18, but that will not be a problem for Moscardo, who will celebrate his birthday next week (September 28).

Previous talks over a move to Chelsea have now fallen through, allowing Forest and their newest transfer rivals to make a play for the outstanding youth. Corinthians, on the other hand, are claimed to be “demanding at least €30m” for their top prospect, including €25m up front.

The player is also claimed to have a €100 million release clause, which will almost definitely not be exercised at this point.