Nottingham Forest are now closing in on summer signing number six, with a versatile forward set to check in.
Forest have been meticulous in their approach and have taken their time on targets in order to get things right for Nuno Espirito Santo.
It’s been no secret that Forest are still keen to add players to the ranks, with wingers, a left-back and a new striker still in the club’s thoughts ahead of the deadline.
With the season roughly two weeks from commencing, things might start to crank up in the coming weeks as clubs start to finalise their preparations.
Now, Forest look to be close to completing a deal to bring another new player to the City Ground.
Nottingham Forest agree Jota Silva signing
The big man has spoken and Fabrizio Romano has uttered his famous catchphrase this morning.
The first links between Forest and Silva emerged yesterday and now Fabrizio Romano has now delivered a ‘Here we go’ on the deal as it gets rubber-stamped.
It’s been claimed in Portugal that Forest will pay £9 million. £5.9 million of that will come upfront, with the other £3.1 million coming in the way of add-ons, according to journalist Sebastiao Sousa Pinto.
However, Forest look to have got a bargain. Romano has claimed that a fixed fee is in the region of £5 million, with a possible £6 million in add-ons.
More importantly, the player is flying to England right now to complete the formalities of the deal.
The talented player has already scored for Vitoria Guimaraes this season, bagging the only goal in a 1-0 win over Floriana in the UEFA Europa Conference League.
Last season was a good one for the player as he scored 15 times and claimed seven assists from 42 appearances. He was also cautioned on 11 occasions.
Intriguingly, Silva typically plays on the right wing and this addition will bring more competition for the spots currently occupied by Anthony Elanga and Callum Hudson-Odoi.
Silva idolises Cristiano Ronaldo and is the Portuguese Jack Grealish
Forest might be getting themselves a bit of a gem here with Silva still only 24 and capable of playing in a number of positions.
In an interview with The Guardian in March he claimed that he uses Cristiano Ronaldo as an example to strive towards, naturally idolizing him.
In Portugal, his rolled-down socks, flowing locks and ability to leave defenders in his wake see him affectionately known as the Portuguese Jack Grealish and that certainly bodes well for Forest.
The one thing to admire about the transfer business being done by Forest is how quickly they’re getting deals done.
It would appear that drawn-out sagas aren’t really George Syrianos and instead, he identifies and then pounces on his targets.
Given that Silva is coming from an inferior league he will have to prove himself in England.
However, he’s played for Portugal twice and once again this looks like another signing that could prove very shrewd for Forest.
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