Nottingham Forest ‘eye’ £17m-rated striker in repeat of Murillo transfer trick
Latest Nottingham Forest transfer news as Nuno Espirito Santo’s Reds look ahead to January window
Nottingham Forest are said to be keeping tabs on Corinthians striker Yuri Alberto as the January transfer window approaches.
The Reds looked at a number of potential forward targets in the summer as they sought to strengthen their attacking ranks. Although they didn’t manage to get a deal over the line, the form of Chris Wood so far this season has eased any concerns about strength in depth in that area of the pitch.
However, it is likely to be a position Forest look to address at some point in the future. And according to TBR Football, the club have their eye on Brazil international Alberto.
Alberto has come close to securing a switch to the Premier League before. Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly had him on their wanted list in January, while Southampton are said to have “walked away” from a potential £17 million deal in the summer. Moreover, the Hammers had a £14m bid turned down last year.
Alberto has been in good form for Corinthians, having scored four goals in his last three league games. He came up through the ranks at Brazilian side Santos and went on to play for Internacional and Zenit Saint Petersburg. He joined Corinthians in January 2023 on the back of a loan spell at the club.
Asked about the summer interest from Southampton, TBR quote the front man as saying: “There was a time where I really wanted (to leave). But we had an internal conversation here. I really appreciate everyone’s support, including the president’s.
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