Barcelona are clearly admirers of what Nottingham Forest try to do on the transfer front.
The window hasn’t opened just yet, but the Catalan giants are seemingly planning a bit of a double raid on the City Ground.
Sean Dyche is keen to let three players leave Forest in January, and that could make room for some signings of his own to bolster the squad.
Dwight McNeil has been linked to Forest, but it does appear that most of the emphasis will be placed on getting players out of the club.
It’s been claimed that Murillo is being eyed by Barcelona and now, Deco is keen to take another player from Forest to the Spanish outfit in January.
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Barcelona eye second Nottingham Forest player
According to Barca Universe, the Catalan giants are now also keen to sign Jair Cunha from Forest once the transfer window opens.
Cunha has already been linked with clubs ahead of the January transfer window after making just two appearances for the club since signing in the summer.
Cunha won the league with Botafogo and signed shortly after Igor Jesus had swapped Brazil for Forest, although he’s found first-team football far more difficult than his compatriot.
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The Reds need to make sure the squad is in good shape to attack the second half of the Premier League season, and letting Cunha leave will free up a squad space.
However, Barcelona might be in for a shock if they believe they can land Cunha permanently, with Forest viewing the player as one for the future.
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Forest should let Jair Cunha leave on loan
If Barcelona do want Cunha, then Forest might be powerless to stop him from leaving.
However, they should refrain from cashing in just yet, with the Brazilian tipped for big things in the game and as of yet, Forest haven’t had a proper look at him.
Loaning Cunha out makes a lot of sense, given that he’s not getting minutes, but should Murillo depart in the summer, there will be a space in the team up for grabs.
With that in mind, it’s imperative that Forest don’t cut their losses on Cunha and trust that he could make the grade at the City Ground next season.