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“Controversy Ignites as Player Signs with Nottingham Forest Despite Criticism from National Media”
CNN has expressed strong disapproval after a player decided to join Nottingham Forest.
Recruitment news from the City Ground rarely makes waves in Brazil, but the potential signing of a South American goalkeeper has thrust the club into the spotlight.
Benjamin Back, an anchor at CNN Brazil, has criticized Carlos Miguel for opting to leave Corinthians for Nottingham Forest.
There’s discontent at Corinthians over the 25-year-old’s departure, particularly as it follows the sale of club legend Cassio to Cruzeiro, ostensibly to make room for Carlos Miguel as the new No.1.
During a live broadcast on CNN, Back exclaimed, “To hell with this guy. Go to hell.”
He urged Corinthians to take action and reassure other players about the club’s continuity, stating, “Otherwise, if Corinthians is like, ‘ah, Carlos Miguel, play here for another month’ – what will the other players think?”
It’s believed that Nottingham Forest will activate the goalkeeper’s €4m (£3m) release clause, as Corinthians would likely oppose the move otherwise.
Despite the release clause being activated, Miguel still has the option to decline Nottingham Forest, though indications suggest he’s leaning towards joining them.
If Miguel officially joins Nottingham Forest, Odysseas Vlachodimos might depart the club. Recent reports suggest the Greek goalkeeper is unhappy at Forest and keen to leave this summer, with the club valuing him at £4.5m.
Most Premier League teams have three goalkeepers in their squads, so unless there are unforeseen developments, Nuno Espirito Santo will have Matz Sels, Matt Turner, and Miguel to choose from for the 2024/25 season.
Reports indicate that Nuno Espirito Santo has specified four signings he wants Nottingham Forest to make this summer to bolster the squad and avoid relegation struggles next season.
As he approaches his second transfer window in charge, Nuno aims to strengthen key areas after previously bringing in Giovanni Reyna, Rodrigo Ribeiro, and Matz Sels in January.
According to Football Insider, the 50-year-old manager aims to strengthen four areas of his team this summer.
Nuno desires a new goalkeeper, a creative midfielder, a forward, and a right-back, urging Evangelos Marinakis to secure these signings.
Nottingham Forest’s recruitment strategy at the City Ground now emphasizes targeting players under 25, following a model aimed at uncovering talents like Murillo and Danilo.
With the release of 18 fringe players, the Reds have slashed £15m from their wage bill, creating space for new recruits.
Although the official start of the summer transfer window is still a few days away, Nottingham Forest is already making strides to meet Nuno’s requirements.
A deal to acquire Corinthians’ Carlos Miguel, likely to compete with Sels, appears imminent.
While a move for Che Adams seemed promising for bolstering the forward line, the player appears headed to Wolves instead.
However, the imminent arrival of a new goalkeeper is a positive development amid uncertainty surrounding Odysseas Vlachodimos’s future. There’s still ample time for Ross Wilson to strengthen the squad in other areas identified by Nuno.
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