Earlier today, we covered claims made in Italy that Nottingham Forest have made a €25m bid to sign AS Roma’s Roger Ibañez. It was also said he needs a very attractive offer from the Tricky Trees to consider joining them.
Al-Ahli are also keen and have approached the Serie A side to understand if there’s ‘really a possibility’ for them to sign the defender.
That’s according to Gazzetta dello Sport, who say the 24-year-old is not entirely convinced over whether to join Nottingham Forest or the Saudi Arabian club.
Despite this, it’s claimed the Brazilian is currently reflecting on leaving Roma and the ‘next few hours are crucial’ for his decision.
Il Messaggero state Steve Cooper’s side have ‘sent a very convincing proposal’ that Roma director Tiago Pinto ‘cannot refuse’. The Premier League club ‘awaits the Brazilian’s yes’.
Ibañez has dropped down the pecking order at Roma after Diego Llorente’s return and Evan Ndicka’s signing. It’s said the Brazilian was initially not keen on joining Nottingham Forest, who finished 16th last season.
However, Ibañez ‘seems to have convinced himself’ after a chat with both Pinto and Roma CEO Lina Souloukou. The latter has worked with Nottingham Forest owner at Olympiacos.
To sum it up, Nottingham Forest are waiting for the player’s decision, which could arrive in the next few hours.
