AliousNottingham Forest have reportedly made an informal approach for Brazilian striker Igor Jesus, who is currently valued at €30m by his club, Botafogo. However, the Premier League club could face stiff competition from Arsenal, who are also believed to be interested in the 23-year-old.
Forest, who have been a standout story in the Premier League this season, continue their push for European qualification under manager Nuno Espírito Santo. Despite a recent 5-0 defeat to Bournemouth, the Tricky Trees remain third in the table and are keen to bolster their squad to maintain their strong form.
According to Spanish outlet *AS*, Forest’s owner Evangelos Marinakis has personally reached out to Botafogo’s owner, John Textor, to discuss Jesus’ potential availability. While no decision has been made regarding the forward’s future, Botafogo is reportedly holding firm on their €30m valuation of the player.
Igor Jesus has proven his quality during his time with Botafogo, following a highly successful spell with Shabab Al Ahli in the UAE, where he consistently found the back of the net. With Forest eager to strengthen their attacking options, the Brazilian striker could be a key addition to their squad—if they can outmaneuver Arsenal in the race to secure his signature.
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