Nottingham Forest are heading into an important summer, and John Victor’s situation is quickly turning into a real market case.
Yesterday, we covered interest from Brazil, with Cruzeiro making an initial move for the goalkeeper at the request of Artur Jorge.
Now, fresh reporting brings more clarity on Nottingham Forest’s stance and the numbers involved.
Nottingham Forest open to sale and set price
As told by ESPN Brazil, Nottingham Forest currently view a departure for John Victor “with good eyes”. He is one of the players the club are open to negotiating at the end of the season.
There is already a price range in place. If Nottingham Forest remain in the Premier League, talks are expected to begin around €9m to €10m (£7.7m to £8.6m). That figure is close to what they paid to sign him from Botafogo (€8m / £6.9m).
However, there is an important variable.
If Nottingham Forest are relegated, the asking price is likely to drop. That would give interested clubs more room to negotiate and potentially accelerate discussions.
Player stance and market angle
John Victor is still expected to wait before making any decision. His preference remains to continue in Europe, and that hasn’t changed despite the approach from Brazil.
Also, Cruzeiro see John Victor as a solution to an immediate problems in goal.
“He’s the kind of player who, for Cruzeiro, comes in to fix a problem straight away. Right? So if you’re bringing in someone to solve your issue in goal, you pay”, the local journalists argued.
That urgency explains why they are willing to explore a deal even at this early stage.
Back in contention
At the same time, there is a wider angle developing. A potential call-up to Brazil’s World Cup squad is part of his thinking, and that could influence both his decision and his valuation. There is a belief that his price could rise if he strengthens his international case.
And as reported by O Globo in Brazil, the goalkeeper is now expected to be available for the final four or five Premier League matches of the season after recovering from knee surgery.
He received that update during a recent meeting with the club’s medical staff. After undergoing checks on his recovery from the procedure on his left knee, he has now been cleared to return to training on the pitch.
John Victor is aiming to be fit and available ahead of Brazil’s World Cup squad announcement on May 18. A return to competitive action before that date could strengthen his case.
What happens next
This now becomes a question of timing and strategy. The club are open to selling, but the final decision may depend on their league status.
There is still no formal offer on the table. Cruzeiro’s move remains exploratory, and John Victor is waiting to understand exactly what Nottingham Forest want to do.
Even so, the situation has moved on from initial interest. With a price set and the club open to a sale, this is now a deal that could develop quickly in the coming weeks.
