Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest eye same signing – PL battle ahead

Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest both eyeing Vasco da Gama winger Andrés Gómez, with a potential €18m deal expected in January.

Andrés Gómez appears set to leave Vasco da Gama in the January transfer window, with both Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest reportedly interested in signing the Colombian winger. The 51-appearance season in Brazil has seen Gómez score eight goals and provide six assists across all competitions, primarily in the Brasileirão.

Bournemouth's interest was first reported earlier this year, and they remain in the conversation after Brazilian journalist Léo Lacerda confirmed their continued pursuit. Nottingham Forest have now joined the race, according to Vasco supporters' sources, with initial valuations around €18m (£15.8m), though no formal bids have been confirmed. Bayer Leverkusen are also monitoring the situation.

Vasco's stance has softened considerably since March, when they resisted offers. Journalists covering the club for Globo Esporte predict a January departure with no resistance, noting Gómez made clear his ambition to return to European football when he arrived in Rio. A deal at the reported figures would represent Vasco's second-biggest sale after Rayan.