Defender David Carmo is closing on a move from Nottingham Forest to Real Oviedo, it has been claimed.
The Reds are expected to sanction several departures in the final days of the transfer window as they continue to reshuffle Nuno Espirito Santo’s squad. Moving on fringe players has been a key focus at the City Ground this summer but the club still have some work to do on that front.
Centre-back is an area where head coach Nuno is currently well stocked, leaving Carmo down the pecking order. The 26-year-old spent last term on loan at Olympiacos after putting pen to paper for Forest, and he is expected to be on the move again before Monday’s 7pm deadline.
According to Spanish newspaper El Comercio, Oviedo are trying to ‘finalise’ a deal to sign the Reds defender. A loan move with an option to buy at the end of the season is in the works.
The final hurdle to be cleared appears to be sorting out the finances involved. It is said the Spanish outfit are awaiting ‘financial approval’ as they want to ensure Carmo fits ‘within the salary cap’ of the club.
Carmo signed for Forest from Porto 12 months ago. He is yet to make a single competitive appearance for the first-team.
Murillo and Nikola Milenkovic have established themselves as Nuno’s first-choice pairing in the heart of the Reds defence. The Forest boss does have several back-up options, as well as the ability to play with three at the back.
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Morato and Willy Boly remain on the club’s books, although the former has also been linked with a move away ahead of deadline day. Additionally, the Reds brought in youngster Jair Cunha early on in the window.
Such is the strength in depth Nuno has, Jair was not even on the bench for last Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace. Carmo has not been involved in either of Forest’s first two games of the campaign.
Last week, Carmo was linked with Sevilla amid suggestions of a potential swap deal. The Reds have had full-back Jose Angel Carmona on their radar, and it was reported the two players could end up switching clubs.
Forest remain in the market for two full-backs and a goalkeeper in the final days of the window. They have made eight signings so far this summer but still have a few gaps to fill in Nuno’s squad.
Outgoings are also on the cards ahead of Monday’s cut-off. In addition to Carmo, players such as Omar Richards, Eric da Silva Moreira, Jota Silva, Emmanuel Dennis and Josh Bowler could all depart.
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