Nottingham Forest ‘agree £2m deal for Atletico Madrid centre-back Felipe’

Nottingham Forest have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Atletico Madrid centre-back Felipe.

The Premier League club have been trying to work out a deal to bolster their defence in recent days, and have now made a breakthrough in negotiations.

The fee is believed to be around £2m for the 33-year-old to move to the City Ground, according to talkSPORT.

Felipe would add experience to Forest’s backline which has looked shaky at times this season, with only Bournemouth conceding more goals than Steve Cooper’s side in the top-flight.

The Brazilian has spent the last four years at Atletico, but has fallen out of favour this season, making just three appearances in LaLiga.

He now looks set to move to Forest to help the club in their relegation battle, with the team currently four points clear of the bottom three.

Jonjo Shelvey is expected to join Nottingham Forest from Newcastle on deadline day

PSG goalkeeper Sergio Rico could also move to Forest before Tuesday’s deadline

Felipe is unlikely to be the only arrival at Forest on deadline day, as the Premier League outfit close in on the signing of Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle.

Shelvey underwent his medical on Monday after agreeing to join the club on a two-and-a-half year deal, and is expected to be announced as as Forest player in the coming hours.

Forest are also keen to bring in a new goalkeeper due to Dean Henderson currently being sidelined through injury. 

PSH shot-stopper Srgio Rico is being targeted after talks over a move for Keylor Navas hit a last-minute hitch.