Nottingham Forest sign Brazilian defender Jair Cunha from Botafogo

Nottingham Forest have signed Brazilian defender Jair Cunha from Botafogo on a five-year contract until 2030, marking their second signing from the Brazilian club this transfer window following striker Igor Jesus. The 20-year-old central defender, who stands 6ft 6in tall, has experience at the FIFA Club World Cup, scoring in Botafogo's opening match against Seattle Sounders, and has represented Brazil at the Under-20 level, helping them win the U20 South America Championship. Forest's Chief Football Officer, Ross Wilson, praised Cunha as a young talent ready to embrace new ambitions in the Premier League. Cunha's arrival comes amid potential departures from the club, with winger Anthony Elanga set to join Newcastle United for £55 million and midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White's proposed move to Tottenham stalled amid legal controversy over an alleged breach of confidentiality in his release clause. These developments mean Forest may need to further strengthen their squad to maintain their upward trajectory following a seventh-place finish last season.