Latest Nottingham Forest news from NottinghamshireLive as new reports emerge over Brazilian striker Marcos Leonardo amid claims that the Reds are interested
Brighton have emerged as potential candidates to sign Nottingham Forest-linked striker Marcos Leonardo, it is claimed.
Previous reports claimed that Italian Serie A side Roma had agreed personal terms for the Brazilian. However, a move never materialised as he remains a Santos player.
Forest and Aston Villa have also been credited with an interest, however, they are not thought to have made any official approach. Leonardo is under contract until 2026 and has a release clause of €100million, claims Brazilian outlet Globo.
And according to claims in Premier League Brasil, Brighton are candidates to sign the Brazilian. It is said that the Seagulls are “popular as a destination” due to the way they “treat young players” and the number of South American players at the club.
The report has also claimed that Brentford have shown interest in signing the striker more than once. It adds though that “negotiations did not progress.”
Leonardo is highly regarded in Brazil, having come through Santos’ academy before making his senior debut at the age of 17. He has scored nine goals in 18 league games this season with his performances in Brazil inevitably leading to comparisons with Santos legends Pele and Neymar.
