Nottingham Forest are closing in on the capture of Brazilian goalkeeper Carlos Miguel after deciding to trigger his release clause.
According to journalist Rudy Galetti, West Ham United have now lost out to Nottingham Forest in the race to sign the Brazilian. The 6 feet 8 inch goalkeeper will be heading to the Premier League this summer, and he will be looking to make his mark in English football.
Nottingham Forest wanted to bring in a quality goalkeeper, and Miguel should prove to be a superb addition. He has proven his quality in South America with Corinthians, and the 25-year-old will now look to prove himself in the Premier League. There is no doubt that he has the physicality and quality to thrive in English football.
Nottingham Forest managed to survive the drop last season, and they will be hoping to do better in the upcoming season. They need to add more quality and depth to their squad to push for a respectable finish. Carlos Miguel should help them improve at the back. Apart from his shot-stopping ability, his physicality and ability to organise the defence could come in handy.
West Ham wanted to sign Miguel
West Ham United wanted to sign a quality goalkeeper as well, and they have now missed out on the 25-year-old Brazilian. It will be interesting to see if they decide to move on to other targets now. West Ham need to improve their squad if they want to compete in Europe every year. Miguel would have been a superb addition for them.
They need a quality goalkeeper who can compete with Alphonse Areola for the starting spot and it remains to be seen who they move for. On paper, West Ham are certainly a more attractive option compared to Nottingham Forest.
But it seems that the presence of Murillo at Nottingham has played a key role in enticing Carlos Miguel to join them. The goalkeeper reportedly wants to play with Murillo at Nottingham Forest, and that has played a key role in his decision to snub West Ham this summer.
