AliousNottingham Forest are one of six clubs reportedly chasing Botafogo’s young attacker Igor Jesus.
The 23-year-old has only just returned to South America after four years playing in Dubai. Jesus has scored five goals in 13 league starts for O Glorioso and that has led to a call-up to Dorival Junior’s national squad.He scored in their 2-1 win over Chile in a 2026 World Cup qualifier and his achievements are now sparking the interest of clubs in England. Arsenal and Chelsea are said to be in the hunt while Newcastle, Brentford, Brighton and Forest are also reported to be keeping tabs on him.Forest have proven how Brazilian talent can make an impact in the Premier League with the success of Danilo being a prime example. Jesus came through the youth ranks at Coritiba, having joined the club at 13He made his senior debut as a substitute in 2019 when they faced Maringa in a Campeonato Paranaense game. He moved to Shabab Al Ahli in Dubai in 2020 and scored an impressive 34 goals in 66 league appearances.
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