Nottingham Forest have been very active this summer transfer window.
Evangelos Marinakis has big plans at Nottingham Forest as he looks to establish the club as regulars in Europe.
As such, Nottingham Forest are exploring some really exciting deals, with Brentford’s Yoane Wissa linked to the City Ground.
Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz is also on Nuno Espirito Santo’s radar, with a potential loan deal on the cards.
And, of course, Forest have already agreed a deal to sign Igor Jesus and Jair Cunha, who are joining from Botafogo.
With the Premier League announcing Forest’s fixtures this morning, here is when the Brazilian duo are expected to make their debuts.
Forest bound striker Igor Jesus.
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When Igor Jesus and Jair Cunha could make their Nottingham Forest debut
Jesus is arriving with great fanfare after a prolific start to the season with Botafogo, whose campaign actually started in January.
The 24-year-old has already netted eight times and is widely considered one of the best strikers in his country.
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Jesus has earned rave reviews at the Club World Cup, and excitement is certainly building among Forest supporters.
Cunha, a 20-year-old central defender, is also highly rated and has actually scored at the US-based tournament.
They could both make their Forest debuts against Brentford on the 16th of August at the City Ground.
Their first away game would then come in the capital against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, a game which may have a little needle due to the multi-club ownership ordeal.
Evangelos Marinakis wrote to UEFA in the hope of replacing Palace in the Europa League, and there is still no final decision as it stands.
What’s happening with Cuiabano?
It was initially expected that Cuiabano would be joining Jesus and Cunha at Nottingham Forest, with a triple deal being lined up.
However, as it stands, Botafogo haven’t sanctioned Cuiabano’s sale, with owner John Textor confirming that it’s just the two players heading to the City Ground.
“There are only two players involved in the negotiations with Nottingham Forest,” Textor Globo.
“There are a lot of rumours about Cuiabano…Forest like him; they want him, but it’s just those two players for now.”
That leaves Forest light at left-back, so there is a pressing need to get one through the door in time for pre-season, ideally.
Forest should try to sign Liverpool’s Kostas Tsimikas, who has been made available for sale by Arne Slot.