Jair deal 'signed' as defender looks set for City Ground

REPORTS CLAIM BRAZILIAN HAS AGREED A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT

- By SARAH CLAPSON

DEFENDER Jair has reportedly agreed to join Nottingham Forest from Botafogo.

The Reds are already in line to welcome one signing from the Brazilian club in the near future. Striker Igor Jesus is expected to link up with Nuno Espirito Santo's squad following a short break after his participation in the Club World Cup.

And according to reports from Brazil, he will be joined by teammate Jair at the City Ground. It had previously been suggested Forest's hopes of signing the centre-back were in the balance but the outlook now appears more positive.