Nottingham Forest have held talks with FC Porto about a deal for for Brazil international Galeno but they face a battle with Premier League rivals Wolves following the departure of Pedro Neto to Chelsea.
After snapping up Jota Silva from Vitoria de Guimaraes for a bargain fee of just £6 million at the start of the month, Nottingham Forest have wasted no time in attempting to bring another talented wideman to the City Ground.
But with a potential £16 million deal for Ramon Sosa proving difficult – CA Talleres’ president claims that Forest attempted to change the terms of the arrangement as talks hit the buffers – a side who has done plenty of shopping in the Portuguese market over the years are now returning to a familiar hunting ground.
HITC can confirm that talks are underway regarding Forest’s pursuit of FC Porto forward Galeno.
Sources speaking on behalf of the two-time European Champions insist that no bid has been made as of yet – contrary to other claims in the media – but the interest is genuine and discussions have indeed opened up.
Nottingham Forest open Galeno talks with FC Porto
Galeno, like Ramon Sosa, is a right-footer who likes to cut in from the left.
His arrival would ease the pressure on Callum Hudson-Odoi, while allowing Nuno Espirito Santo to deploy him in the same frontline as the left-sided Jota Silva.
Galena was outstanding for Porto last season. He scored 16 goals and set up 12 more, earning his first cap for the Brazil national team as a result.