Club want two Nottingham Forest players – First offer expected to be rejected

Vasco da Gama's €7m bid for left-back Cuiabano falls short of Forest's €10m valuation; talks ongoing with potential interest in goalkeeper John Victor too.

Nottingham Forest are expected to reject Vasco da Gama's opening offer of around €7m (£6.1m) for left-back Cuiabano, who is currently on loan with the Brazilian club. The offer sits €3m below the agreed purchase option in his loan deal, which expires in December.

Forest have indicated they're willing to negotiate a permanent sale but would prefer to start from the €10m (£8.7m) figure written into the loan agreement. The Premier League club are prepared to discuss a lower amount if it makes financial sense, leaving room for further bargaining. Vasco remain confident negotiations could bring the price down.

Cuiabano, 23, is not part of Forest's plans when his loan expires and is on their transfer list. Beyond the left-back, Vasco's board are using the Cuiabano discussions to explore a move for goalkeeper John Victor, who has lost ground at Forest. A double deal would be convenient for the Brazilians, though it remains unclear whether Forest owner Marinakis will entertain both transfers.