Nottingham Forest considering launching fresh bid to sign Brazilian star worth over £30m

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Although the Nottingham Forest’s new Premier League season is just over one week away, there are still a few weeks remaining until the transfer window shuts.

And Nuno Espirito Santo‘s side have been one of the busiest clubs in the league when it comes to bringing in new players.

But that is not going to stop Forest from trying to add more players to their squad on the back of such an underwhelming 2023/24 campaign.

A bright summer has been had on and off the pitch at the City Ground with six new signings already through the door.

It now looks like Evangelos Marinakis is trying to make that seven new faces as Forest are plotting a fresh bid for one of their attacking targets.

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Nottingham Forest plotting fresh bid for Brazilian forward

Thursday night certainly turned out to be quite a hectic night when it comes to Forest following their game in Greece.

Nuno’s side ran out 4-3 victors against Olympiacos on the continent but there was more happening away from the action on the pitch.

Fabrizio Romano revealed Forest had seen a bid rejected for the Porto winger Galeno.

This all came about whilst Forest were actually playing over in Greece and, on Friday morning, there has been a fresh update.

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According to Sky Sports report Rob Dorsett, Forest are now considering making an improved offer for Galeno.

This comes as Porto value the player in excess of £30m this summer having rejected the first approach from the Reds.

Interestingly, Dorsett says Forest have other options on their radar if they are unable to work a deal for the Brazilian.

Considering Forest only made their first bid for the winger yesterday, it looks like they’re keen to get a deal done quickly.

Forest signing Galeno could spell more departures

The Reds have already added to their attacking options this summer with wingers having arrived at the club.

And that was on top of the two starting options in Callum Hudson-Odoi and Antony Elanga.

Of course, Premier League sides need quality squad depth for their managers to rotate over the course of the season and deal with any injury issues.

However, it is hard to imagine Forest would spend £30m+ on a player who was not going to start.

With this in mind, Galeno’s possible arrival could potentially open the door to a player exit at the City Ground.

And with Newcastle United keen on Anthony Elanga, there are plenty of clubs who could come knocking.