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Daniel Levy once stopped Danish coach Morten Olsen from making Tottenham Hotspur Manager, because he did not want a Dane or Dutch coach at that time.

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The newspaper notes that Morten Olsen was a hot name in European football at the time, having led Denmark to the World Cup in 2002 and then the European Championship in 2004.

Both teams earned praise for their performances in those tournaments and as a result, Tottenham’s sporting director Frank Arneson was keen on Olsen.

But, as he has now revealed in his book ‘Total Football’, he found Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy opposed to the idea.

“When I joined the club in the summer, Tottenham needed a new head coach. I wanted Morten Olsen, but I was not allowed to take a coach from Denmark or the Netherlands.” He said.

“It was a necessity. If things had not gone well in the first three or four months, I would have come under additional pressure because I had chosen a coach from the country I was associated with, Daniel Levy thought. There was no reason to take any risks.”

Olsen confirms Tottenham’s interest

Morten Olsen is also happy to confirm that story. He admitted that Tottenham had been in touch on several occasions during his playing career and as manager. However, he does not remember when and how he came.

“They wanted to take me with them sometime when I was playing. Instead I went to Cologne,” He said.

He is also adamant that if a concrete stance had been taken, he would have rejected it anyway. He was heavily focused on his work with Denmark at that time.

“Now the work is such that if your team performs well, if your performance is good then you are noticed.” He added.

“So of course it’s nice to hear when others show interest. But if the offer had come, I wouldn’t have accepted it. The offer would have come in the middle of the contract. And I didn’t want to leave in the middle of the contract period.”

Nottingham Forest’s attempts to sign Álvaro Montoro from Botafogo have now been blocked multiple times, with the latest legal development in Brazil adding a new layer to it previously covered position.

The Premier League club, as part of their growing relationship with John Textor’s network, were working on a deal for the Argentine attacking midfielder with Danilo – a player who was already familiar to Forest following his tenure at the club.

However, according to EarthThose efforts have been repeatedly blocked – first internally in Botafogo, and now by a court ruling in Rio de Janeiro.

Nottingham Forest’s interest also extended to Danilo, with both players being part of a wider negotiation that had already progressed to defined figures.

Botafogo block and legal intervention

Before any court involvement, Botafogo had already intervened three times to prevent Álvaro Montoro from leaving.

Reports suggest that when Textor attempted to push through a transfer to Nottingham Forest the club’s social arm intervened. Those interventions came in both 2025 and 2026, indicating internal resistance over how to handle the deal.

Now the matter has increased further. A Rio court has ruled that Textor cannot sell Botafogo players without the prior approval of a minority shareholder.

The decision was based on failure to comply with earlier obligations. As a result, any outgoing transfers – including transfers involving Nottingham Forest – are effectively halted until the necessary approvals are granted.

Texter has denied that the sale was slated for completion in early 2026. Still, repeated efforts show that behind-the-scenes negotiations have made considerable progress.

Deal structure and the Nottingham Forest partnership

Alvaro Montoro’s potential move to Nottingham Forest had already reached the agreed price stage.

The attacking midfielder was set to leave for €14m (£12.1m), while Danilo’s move was valued at €19m (£16.4m). However, the structure of the deal complicates the picture.

Botafogo currently owe Forest €20m (£17.3m) ahead of Danilo’s arrival in July 2025. Because of this, any outgoing transfers involving the same clubs will not generate the full headline fee.

In practice, the joint exit of Montoro and Danilo would have yielded only €13m (£11.2m). This significantly reduces the financial gain for Botafogo and helps explain internal resistance.

It’s also worth noting that Danilo is enjoying great form in Brazil at the moment. The midfielder has been a key figure in recent matches and was included in Brazil’s latest squad, the final call-up before the World Cup list is confirmed.

Financial pressure and FIFA risk

Álvaro Montoro’s situation is also linked to Botafogo’s wider financial issues.

The Brazilian club still has to pay for the transfer of Velez Sarsfield. FIFA has already ruled against Botafogo after defaulting on payments in August and December 2025.

This opens the door to possible transfer restrictions if the debt is not settled. As a result, selling players remains a priority, even if specific deals have been blocked.

Inside the SAF, the departure is still being considered. Despite the current legal ban, Montoro and Danilo talks have not been completely ruled out.

What’s next for Nottingham Forest?

Nottingham Forest now find themselves waiting rather than negotiating, as they have no power to influence matters.

Their interest in Montoro remains clear, and the pricing suggests they see value in the deal. However, the legal ruling means that any progress depends on internal approval at Botafogo.

At the same time, Forest have already signed players from Textor’s structure in unusual financial circumstances.

This latest case follows a similar pattern – complex negotiations, internal tensions and changing valuations.

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Denzel Dumfries has emerged as a target for Liverpool over the past few months. Inter Milan are now attempting to lure the Dutchman away from the Reds.

In the winter transfer window, sports witness Covered the Anfield club’s approach to wing-back.

Even though Dumfries was injured at the time, Liverpool were approached for his signature. Inter CEO Beppe Marotta also confirmed this and the wing-back was seen as a short-term replacement for Jérémy Frimpong, who soon returned from his injury.

More recently, Corriere dello Sport made it clear That Arne Slott’s team will return to the field for Dumfries in the summer. They are attracted by his €25m release clause, which is seen as a bargain for a Premier League team.

Now, it seems the Nerazzurri are trying their best to tie down Dumfries to a new deal.

€25m release clause can be removed

The Interista The report adds that the Netherlands international is seen as one of the best players at Inter. This was made abundantly clear in the club’s 1-1 draw against Atalanta at the weekend.

The Nerazzurri now believe that Dumfries cannot be easily replaced. His current contract expires in the summer of 2028 and Inter will now try to renew it until 2029.

The Dutchman currently earns around €4m per season and a new deal would take it to around €5m per season.

Furthermore, the Serie A league leaders want to waive his €25m release clause. They want to have more control over the ex-PSV player’s situation and ensure that Liverpool cannot sign him for such a cheap fee.

It is believed that Inter are keen to treat him with great importance and give him what he deserves.

Liverpool can do better than Dumfries

It’s fair to say that the Reds still haven’t fully replaced Trent Alexander-Arnold. Frimpong has converted from a full-back to a winger, showcasing his trademark ability to carry the ball forward.

In a way, Dumfries is exactly that. He has never really been a technical outlet and his best performances have come as a right wing receiver. He’s not a creator by any means and perhaps, Frimpong is better at carrying the ball forward.

Inter usually play Dumfries to his strengths and that is why he is so important to them.

He could become a problem for Liverpool and weaknesses could be exposed. He is 29 years old and possibly looking for one last big contract at the highest level. Talk of a move to Anfield would only help him and his teammates, which is probably why this topic keeps coming up again and again.