NOTTINGHAM Forest will make a fresh attempt to bring Napoli's Mathias Oliveira to the Premier League.
is according to naples areaNottingham Forest say they have not forgotten about the 28-year-old.
The Reds showed serious interest in the left-back in the winter market and made efforts to secure his services.
On January 22, Khel Witness broadcast news Nottingham Forest submitted an opening bid of €15m. The Serie A side turned it down and requested €20m.
Later that month, Sport Witness covered Italy's claim The English club want to offer €18 million. However, neither move ever materialized during the last window.
Nottingham Forest are not giving up
The Reds scored tries when Sean Dyche was in charge. Vitor Pereira replaced the former Everton boss at the City Ground in February.
Despite the managerial changes, Nottingham Forest's plans for Oliveira have not changed. In fact, they are not giving up and will continue to pursue him until the summer.
Nottingham Forest made repeated contact with Antonio Conte's side in January asking for the required fee to sign the fullback.
Area Napoli have now said that Pereira's side will 'try again' to secure the services of the Uruguay international. However, they agreed to postpone talks until the summer as Napoli could not find a replacement in the winter market.
summer transfer possible
The South American could be the Naples club's 'transfer man', indicating that Napoli are in favor of a move on him after this season.
He has fans in Spain and England, where Nottingham Forest are still keen. 'The idea of going to the Premier League is attractive' for the player.
Our take: PL stay key to Nottingham Forest
Pereira's side need to avoid relegation to have a chance of signing the Napoli defender.
Nottingham Forest are now 17th in the table, level on points with 18th-placed West Ham United and one point behind 16th-placed Tottenham Hotspur.
Should they remain in the top division, Oliveira may consider a move to the City Ground. Otherwise, he is unlikely to join the Reds.
