Fears that Cunha deal could fall through as Spanish giants are now linked

BOTAFOGO DEFENDER JAIR LOOKED SET TO JOIN REDS

- By SARAH CLAPSON [e-mail] @Sarah_Clapson

NOTTINGHAM Forest's proposed swoop for Botafogo defender Jair Cunha has been thrown into doubt.

Reports suggest the Reds' hopes of signing the centre-back are in the balance. And it could be they get pipped to his signature by other clubs now said to be eyeing him up.

Forest originally had their eye on a triple transfer deal with the Brazilian outfit. Striker Igor Jesus and fullback Cuiabano were also in line for moves to the City Ground, along with Jair.

Botafogo owner John Textor said last week only Jesus and Jair were in talks with the Reds. There was still uncertainty about Cuiabano's future, with Brighton & Hove Albion keen on snapping him up.

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano recently declared deals for Jair and Jesus to join Forest after the Club World Cup "sealed." But it seems everything is not quite done and dusted where the former is concerned.