Nottingham Forest set for lowball offer – Club want 50% discount on player

Vasco da Gama are reportedly preparing a permanent transfer bid for Nottingham Forest left-back Cuiabano valued at €5m (£4.4m), which represents a 50% discount on the agreed €10m (£8.7m) purchase option. The 23-year-old defender has spent the season on loan with the Brazilian side, and Vasco president Pedrinho has identified retaining him as a primary priority.

Cuiabano is keen to remain in Rio de Janeiro, having impressed Vasco's hierarchy despite battling fitness issues. Nottingham Forest face a dilemma over whether to accept the discounted permanent proposal, as the defender has never made a competitive first-team debut for the Premier League club but has previously attracted interest from European and Saudi Arabian teams.