Fabrizio Romano has revealed that John Victor will be leaving Botafogo for the Premier League, but his destination will not be West Ham United as originally expected.
Previously, it seemed likely that John Victor would be joining West Ham United, with an £8.5 million package already agreed upon. However, negotiations through intermediaries became more complicated, resulting in Nottingham Forest now being in talks to sign the Brazilian former Santos player.
Despite West Ham’s initial interest in bringing John Victor to London, discussions broke down due to discrepancies in the figures presented to the club and Botafogo. West Ham’s recent offer for an initial loan deal was rejected by the Brazilian club, leading to Nottingham Forest taking the opportunity to pursue the player.
As Nottingham Forest look to secure John Victor’s signature, West Ham may be looking to add another goalkeeper to their squad before the transfer deadline, with potential targets including Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday and Ivor Pandur from Hull City.
While Mateus Fernandes may be making his debut for West Ham soon, John Victor will not be available to play for Nottingham Forest until after the September international break. The transfer saga surrounding John Victor serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of the transfer window.
