Leo Ortiz

Nottingham Forest are set to go head-to-head with some of Italy’s most powerful clubs in the battle to sign Flamengo star Leo Ortiz. The 29-year-old defender, who made the switch from RB Bragantino to Flamengo only last year, has quickly become a central figure for the Rio de Janeiro giants. His consistency at the heart of the defense has drawn the attention of several top European sides, with Napoli, Juventus, and Roma all reportedly tracking his progress. Forest sporting director Edu is eager to secure Ortiz’s signature, but the Premier League side will need to act decisively to beat the competition.