Nottingham Forest have been given the go-ahead by Marinakis to sign the £84m “intelligent” ace
Looking to push further in shock Premier League title race, Nottingham Forest they have now reportedly received the approval of owner Evangelos Marinakis to sign the South American target.
Nottingham Forest transfer news
For the first time in a long time, Nottingham Forest are not in a desperate position to sign players in the January transfer window. They are anything but. Nuno Espirito SantoThe Liverpool side are simply flying and they were the only ones left to take four points from Arne Slott’s Liverpool, against whom they were on course to complete the double before Diogo Jota had his say.
Still just six points behind leaders Liverpool – who have a game in hand – Forest remain in dreamland and also on track to make a stunning return to Europe’s biggest stage in May.
In such a position, the club from the Midlands could make good use of its unsolved European status to welcome the sought-after midfielder already in the January transfer window.
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According to Premier League Brasil as reported by Sport Witness, Nottingham Forest have now been given internal approval to sign Richard Rioswho reportedly has a release clause worth a hefty €100m (£84m) at Brazil’s Palmeiras.
While those at the City Ground see no pressing need to sign the midfielder, there’s no denying how impressive it would be if they managed to fend off interest from the likes of Tottenham Hotspur secure his signature at some stage this year.
Rios, on the other hand, is a player who is more than ready to take the step towards the biggest stage Europe has to offer in 2025, with his club expected to accept a much lower figure than his enormous release clause.
“Intelligent” Rios is ready for the Premier League
There is a reason why Rios is a wanted man in the Premier League and Nottingham Forest will be hoping to see that reason for themselves in the near future. The defensive midfielder would sit in front of fellow South American Murillo to check Forest’s back line alongside Ryan Yates or Elliot Anderson and potentially help take Nuno’s side to another level.
South American football pundit praised for his “intelligent” attack Nathan JoyesRios may not come cheap, but he could prove to be worth every penny if those at the City Ground make their move.
Securing Champions League football would undoubtedly be key to convincing the Colombian to complete his move, but Nottingham Forest don’t look like they will be slowing down any time soon in their pursuit of just that under Espirito Santo this season.
