Nottingham Forest have launched a late attempt to sign Brentford‘s Igor Thiago this summer.
That’s according to journalist Rudy Galetti. He took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to cover this surprising report about Nottingham Forest’s interest in the Brentford star.
Nottingham Forest join race
Brentford signed the striker from Club Brugge for a reported fee of €38m in 2024.
He suffered a serious setback in his first pre-season with the Bees. Later that year, the Brentford player picked up a knee injury. This kept him out for several months and ended his debut season with eight appearances.
Last season, the striker starred for Brentford, scoring 25 goals and contributing one assist from 40 matches. This helped him make his debut for Brazil earlier this year and represent them at the World Cup.
His impressive performances have seen him attract interest from the Premier League. Two months ago, Sport Witness covered claims from Brazil of Arsenal and Manchester United interest. These two clubs haven’t taken action and Nottingham Forest have emerged as the new suitor.
Big offer from Nottingham Forest
Rudy Galetti reports Oliver Glasner’s side have submitted a £70m [€81.7m] bid for Igor Thiago.
There’s no mention whether Brentford have accepted or rejected this offer. The journalist adds Igor Thiago leaving Keith Andrews’ side ‘late in the window cannot be ruled out’ even though he has a contract until 2031, with an option for another year.
On Saturday, he played 83 minutes in Brentford’s 3-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur.
The City Ground club have spent over €40m on Ousmane Diomande, Elliot Anderson, Dan Ndoye and Omari Hutchinson. The latter cost them €43.2m [as per Transfermarkt] and is their current record signing.
Taking these figures into account, Nottingham Forst’s big €81.7m offer for the Brentford man is certainly surprising.
It’s worth noting Galetti’s claim hasn’t been backed up or rejected yet in Brazil or the UK.
🚨💣 EXCL | Nottingham Forest have submitted a £70m bid for Igor Thiago.
The Brazilian striker is under contract with Brentford until 2031, but with growing interest in him, a late-window departure cannot be ruled out. pic.twitter.com/xDK322rjJG
— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) August 22, 2026
Key transfer points
- Last season, starred for Brentford, managing 25 goals and an assist
- Manchester United and Arsenal reportedly showed interest in June
- No further advances from PL side, Nottingham Forest now keen
- Glasner’s side table £70m bid, late move possible
