Nottingham Forest is in a €30m 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 Danilo, Felipe, Andrey Santos, and Murillo now in the first team roster. 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.

Nottingham Forest is in a €30m transfer competition with Barcelona after a failed Chelsea bid
Nottingham Forest is in a €30m transfer competition with Barcelona after a failed Chelsea bid

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 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.

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