nottingham forest Palmeiras are one of the clubs showing interest in the midfielder Mauricio. The Brazilian side are now hopeful of a huge offer if they are to approve a sale this summer.
Journalist diego firmino The report states Forrest is conducting surveillance on the 25-year-old man. Palmeiras are hoping to receive between €22m (£19m) and €25m (£21.6m) for the attacking midfielder. Brazilian clubs currently own 85% of the players' economic rights.
Nottingham Forest are not alone in keeping an eye on Mauricio. Italian clubs including Roma and Atalanta have also been linked with the former international in recent months, suggesting there could be competition if the Premier League side decide to step up their interest.
The World Cup has raised his profile
Mauricio's stock has risen significantly in the past weeks. Having recently become a naturalized Paraguayan citizen, he represented Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup. He emerged as one of their standout offensive players.
He scored against the United States during the tournament. The midfielder impressed with his creativity, mobility and composure in the final third. Those performances have only strengthened Palmeiras' position as they prepare for interest from Europe.
His club form has also been consistently good. Mauricio has scored four goals and two assists in 30 matches during the current campaign, following an impressive 2025 season in which he recorded 10 goals and 11 assists in 53 matches.
Why might Mauricio appeal to Forest?
At 25, Mauricio is entering what many will consider the most important years of his career. A left-footed attacking midfielder, he is comfortable operating from the flanks or in other advanced midfield roles, including as a number 10.
His game is based on intelligent combination play and quick decision making. He can find space between the opposition lines. He also poses a threat from distance thanks to his powerful shooting. Furthermore, his tactical awareness allows him to adapt to different attacking formations.
Those qualities could make him an attractive option for Nottingham Forest. The club is assessing ways to add more creativity and versatility ahead of the new season.
At the moment, there is no sign of any formal bid coming. However, Palmeiras already has a clear assessment in mind. With interest growing across Europe after an impressive World Cup, if Forest decide Mauricio is the right choice, they may need to move quickly.
mauritius transfer status
- Palmeiras want €22-25m for the attacking midfielder
- 15% of the fee is going elsewhere, so they will be strict on pricing
- Nottingham Forest clash with Serie A club
- World Cup has increased the prestige of players
- Versatility and combination play makes him a good one fit
