Nottingham Forest have their eye on a number of players at the World Cup.
Sweden midfielder Lucas Bergvall is emerging as a priority target for Nottingham Forest, and Croatia’s Mateo Kovacic is also being linked.
As well as the midfield, Vitor Pereira is also keen to strengthen at the back, with Juventus’ Lloyd Kelly on Forest’s radar.
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Now, there is a fresh link to a World Cup centre-back, although, Nottingham Forest have to move quickly due to his release clause expiring soon.
Nottingham Forest target Colombia centre-back Jhon Lucumi
Pereira seems to be in the market for a left-footed defender to provide competition for Murillo.
After the Kelly links, Forest are now showing an interest in Colombia’s left-sided centre-back Jhon Lucumi.
That’s according to Calcio Mercato, who understand the Tricky Trees are ‘pursuing’ Lucumi after his impressive season in Serie A with Bologna.
Forest will have to move this deal at pace, as the 40-cap international has a £24m release clause which expires on July the 15th.
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That provides a number of challenges as they’ll likely have to wrap up personal terms and medicals whilst Lucumi is out in the States at the World Cup.
The 6ft 2 defender is currently preparing for a round of 32 clash against Ghana, which takes place in Kansas City on Saturday.
Forest are also facing stiff competition for Lucumi’s signature, as Italian giants Juventus and Premier League rivals Bournemouth are very keen.
The report further claims that Lucumi’s Bologna teammate Santiago Castro is under consideration after netting 11 goals last term.
The 21-year-old striker has been linked to the City Ground previously.
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