West Ham And nottingham forest The duo have previously been linked with Flamengo defender Leo Pereira, and the Brazilian's latest claims suggest the English club remain part of a growing list of admirers.
The 30-year-old centre-back has enjoyed a remarkable rise over the last 18 months. He helped Flamengo win the league and Copa Libertadores in 2025, established himself as the leader of one of South America's strongest defensive units and recently earned his first senior Brazil call-up.
Interest in those achievements has naturally increased abroad. Earlier reports had linked the two West Ham And Forest with the guard, while everton was also recently named as a fan.
Agent gives names of English clubs
Now the latest update has come out from Brazil. according to the journalist pablo oliveiraAccording to Leo Pereira's agent Ricardo Scheidt, the defender has received several offers to leave Flamengo.
Scheidt reportedly named Nottingham Forest, West Ham, Besiktas, Cruz Azul and Monterrey among the clubs showing interest in the player.
This latest claim raises the temperature a bit by suggesting that more concrete approaches have reached the player's camp. Whether progress was made on those proposals or not is another matter.
Flamengo rest assured
in any way, bolavip Report Flamengo have no intention of negotiating Leo Pereira's departure and they are not worried about the possibility of losing him.
The Brazilian club's approach has been the same all year. Club officials see the defender as a cornerstone of the team and have repeatedly indicated their intention to keep the core of the team together.
That situation is understandable. Leo Pereira remains under contract until the end of 2027 and Flamengo are under no financial pressure to sell. Instead the club is focusing on strengthening the squad for the second half of the season while retaining its most important players.
His recent World Cup call-up has only strengthened his position internally. The defender is also discussing better contract terms after establishing himself as one of the team's most influential players.
what happens next
The situation remains difficult for West Ham and Forest. Both clubs can appreciate the profile. Leo Pereira combines experience, physical presence and strong distribution from the back. However, praise is one thing and convincing Flamengo to sell is another.
The Brazilian side holds all the cards. Unless his position softens, or an offer comes through that significantly changes the negotiations, the expectation in Brazil is that Leo Pereira will remain where he is – at the heart of Flamengo's defense and increasingly important domestically and internationally.
