FOREST'S TRIPLE DEAL IS IN DOUBT

BOTAFOGO DISCUSSIONS SEEM TO HAVE HIT A BIG SNAG

- By SARAH CLAPSON

NOTTINGHAM Forest's hopes of securing a triple deal with Brazilian side Botafogo appear to have hit a snag.

Striker Igor Jesus has already confirmed he is set to move to the City Ground if all goes to plan after the Club World Cup.

The Reds have also had their eyes on his teammates Jair Cunha and Cuiabano.

However, Botafogo owner John Textor has been quoted by Brazilian media saying only Jesus and Jair are currently on course to link up with Nuno Espirito Santo's squad.

Brighton and Hove Albion are said to have hopes of gatecrashing any Forest swoop for Cuiabano.

According to Brazilian publication Terra, speaking before Botafogo's opening Club World Cup game, Textor said: "Only two players are involved in the negotiations with Nottingham Forest.