Nottingham Forest is one of the Premier League teams that hasn’t had too many problems bringing in players this summer.
With the Euros and Copa America being finished over the weekend, many teams have struggled to seal deals.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side is not one of them, with Evangelos Marinakis handling both incomings and outgoings.
Five new signings have arrived at the City Ground, but some players left last month to balance the books against PSR.
Five could soon become six, as Forest looks for their next prospective summer acquisition.
Nottingham Forest willing to pay £5m for summer target
Forest experienced a tumultuous 2023/24 season, with the threat of relegation looming until the final week of the season.
Nuno’s players began pre-season in strong form with a comfortable win against Chesterfield at the weekend.
Forest’s new signings were able to put on a display in front of the travelling fans when Nuno rotated his team at halftime.
Forest are preparing to make their first bid for the City Ground, so another new face could soon arrive.
According to The Athletic, Forest are now willing to pay £5 million to sign Brazilian winger Riquelme Fillipi.
The 17-year-old is a long-term prospect who played for Palmeiras’ academy team last season and helped Brazil win the South American Under-17 Championship.
Forest is believed to be looking to continue their success in raiding Brazil for some of their top talent after scoring big with Murillo.
Riquelme has already signed a professional contract with Palmeiras, but the Premier League club could now step in with a £5 million offer.
What Riquelme Fillipi has said about his style of play
Riquelme’s father named him after the renowned Argentine midfielder, although external influences have also had a significant impact on his playing style.
“I am a very fast player who likes to dribble,” Riquelme told O Globo last year.
“I always try to focus on my finishing, and in terms of location, I can adapt to different formations. Modern football necessitates this adaptability. So I can play both as a winger, primarily on the left side, and as a center forward.”
The attacker also stated that he has learned a lot from Neymar Jr, who has served as a true role model for the 17-year-old throughout his youth.
