Carlos Miguel is set to become the first Nottingham Forest signing of the summer – and last night he did something to catch the eye.
Forest have identified a new goalkeeper this summer and the Brazilian giant looks like being signing number one.
Yesterday, Miguel was in action for Corinthians as they faced Sao Paulo in an ill-tempered affair.
The game finished 2-2 with Caetano seeing red for Corinthians during a contest that looked like a nightmare to referee.
It was Miguel who was the focus of attention for Forest supporters and his performance came in for some praise.
Brazilian media react to Carlos Miguel performance
It would appear as though Forest fans might be in for an absolute treat with their new goalkeeper.
It’s claimed that Forest are set to send the £3.4 million release clause to Corinthians to sign Miguel today.
The wheels will then be in motion for the stopper to sign for Forest and join the ranks to compete for the gloves at the City Ground.
Last night, he was inspired between the posts for Corinthians and one save in particular caught the eye.
Michel Araujo looked to have won it for Sao Paulo when his header looked to be goalbound.
However, Miguel managed to stretch himself and stop the ball right on the line to preserve a point for Corinthians.
Brazilian outlet Terra claimed: “Carlos Miguel performed a true miracle to save a ball from Michel Araujo on the line, which could have declared Sao Paulo’s victory.”
Globo is often the voice of football in Brazil and they also delivered a verdict on the performance of Miguel last night.
They wrote: “He responded when called upon, made a great save in the second half when the team had one less on the field.
“He ended up receiving a yellow card that takes him out of the midweek game against Internacional.”
Forest must wrap Miguel up quickly
It would appear as though the goalkeeper is going to be a fan favourite at the City Ground.
Given that West Ham have been linked this summer, it’s perhaps a deal that Forest need to get done very quickly.
Miguel looks to have all the ingredients to star in the Premier League and at just shy of £4 million he could prove a bargain.
Forest will hope for some movement on this one imminently and it’s a deal that the club would be wise to sort sharpish.
Miguel was in the thick of the action last night and his all-action style of goalkeeping will surely see him quickly endear himself to the fan base.
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