Earlier this week, Alfredo Pedulla reported Nottingham Forest have offered €15m to land Napoli’s Mathias Olivera.
The journalist further said the Italian champions want closer to €25m, with the left-back falling short of game time this season. He’s played only 592 minutes in Serie A, despite having been key in last season’s Serie A title triumph under Antonio Conte.
The Uruguayan’s search for playing time could drive a switch to Nottingham Forest this month.
That is exactly what seems to be happening, with Calciomercato IT reporting a rather big development.
The 28-year-old has handed in a transfer request at Napoli. He is attracted by the possibility of playing in England and is frustrated by his situation in the ongoing campaign.
Nottingham Forest and Napoli are said to be negotiating the terms of a transfer. Sean Dyche’s side have now also increased their offer and have put forward more than €15m in their latest approach.
The exact terms on offer are unknown but Olivera leaving the Partenopei is a concrete possibility in January.
This should come as a boost for Nottingham Forest interest, especially with Oleksandr Zinchenko having left already. Cuiabano has also been linked with a move to Brazil and his exit will leave Dyche with limited options at left-back.
Nottingham Forest working for plug and play option
That is why Olivera can come in as a readymade option for the position. The Uruguay international boasts impressive technical ability and has the skillset to bomb forward too. He could raise the bar at the club and play a key role in finishing higher up the table.
The Italian claims state: ‘The Uruguayan full-back is on the fringes of the team and, as reported by Calciomercato.it, has requested a transfer. Olivera wants to leave, his goal being a move to the Premier League .
‘CM.IT has learned that Nottingham Forest is offering him more than €15m. Discussions are underway between the clubs.’
