With Igor Jesus and Jair Cunha already on their way – potentially alongside Cuiabano – Nottingham Forest have now reportedly shifted their focus back towards the Club World Cup and signing two more talents.
Jesus starring at Club World Cup before Nottingham Forest move
If there are still those at the City Ground who are unsure about Jesus as well as Cuiabano and Cunha, for that matter, then all it takes is one look at the Club World Cup to put any of those doubts to rest. An important part of the Botafofo side who defeated Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain, all three are now ready to take the Premier League by storm – particularly Jesus.
The Brazilian forward could become the heir to Chris Wood’s no.9 throne at the City Ground as the New Zealand international inevitably edges past the peak of his powers.
It wasn’t so long ago that Murillo was arriving as an unknown talent fresh from South America. Now, he’s fresh off the back of a standout season within Nottingham Forest’s backline and represents just how successful the Midlands club have been in their recruitment in recent years.
Jesus would only be a continuation of that fine work too. At 24 years old, the forward should be entering his best years and is arguably completing a move to Nuno Espirito Santo’s side at exactly the right time.
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Before putting pen to paper, however, Jesus, Cuiabano and Cunha still have a job to do at the Club World Cup with their Botafogo side set to square off against Brazilian counterparts Palmeiras in the Round of 16.
Meanwhile, as the competition continues, Nottingham Forest have reportedly set their sights on another set of Club World Cup teammates in what would be a bargain move.
Nottingham Forest "in talks" to sign Weah and Mbangula
According to Fabrizio Romano, Nottingham Forest are now “in talks” to sign both Timothy Weah and Samuel Mbangula from Juventus in a deal worth over €20m (£17m) this summer.
Whilst Weah is an established talent these days at 25 years old, Mbangula stands out as a player who is yet to reach his full potential and one who should have plenty more to offer in years to come. If Forest can sign both players at different stages of their careers then it could be seen as smart business by all involved.
Both Mbangula and Weah have been at the Club World Cup with Juventus this summer, although the former is yet to feature, and both could have the chance to play against Manchester City in a game that Nottingham Forest fans should be very interested in on Thursday.