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nottingham forest Danilo’s previous quest has taken another twist. John Textor is now publicly denying claims he tried to lure the midfielder back to the Premier League club for just €4.6m (£4m).

The allegation has attracted attention. this is because Earlier reports in Brazil Danilo’s proposed Nottingham Forest valuation was put at €19m (£16.4m).

Since then, the midfielder has become one of Botafogo’s standout performers, earning a place in Brazil’s latest squad and expected to be part of the country’s World Cup plans.

Meanwhile, Texter has been banned from Botafogo and left behind with growing financial problems that are making headlines in Brazil.

Against that backdrop, the emergence of very low figures has inevitably sparked debate.

New claims have emerged on the proposed deal

The latest chapter comes from Brazil, where Botafogo’s administration recently presented details of the club’s financial situation following Textor’s removal from control of the club.

According to the report of network fireOfficials have revealed that Nottingham Forest are owed €32.4m (£28m) in debt. This debt was accumulated during Textor’s management.

More specifically for Forest supporters, it was claimed that Textor’s proposed solution included sending Danilo to the City Ground on a deal worth just €4.6m (£4m) during the first half of 2026.

The move was reportedly blocked by Botafogo’s board before completion.

This immediately stood out as it was quite a departure from the statistics previously associated with the midfielder.

Earlier reports had suggested Danilo was part of talks involving a valuation of €19m (£16.4m). However, legal disputes and governance issues at Botafogo halted those discussions.

At this stage, it is not clear whether the reports refer to two separate proposed transactions or simply conflicting valuations of the same deal.

Danilo’s stock has increased dramatically

When the earlier negotiations emerged, Danilo was already an important player for Botafogo. Since then his reputation has increased a lot.

The midfielder has become one of the club’s key performers and was recently included in the Brazil national team in the final squad announcement before the World Cup squad is confirmed.

It is a very different profile to the player being discussed in a €4.6m (£4m) deal. now he is being chased Some of the biggest clubs in England. Botafogo is demanding up to €40m (£34m).

Texter issues strong denial

Of course, the texter has responded directly to the allegations. Posting on Instagram he denied that Danilo was set to be sold to Nottingham Forest for €4.6m (£4m). He also accused Botafogo’s current leadership of misrepresenting the proposal.

He wrote:

“Wake up, everyone. Every day it’s another distorted slander. The transaction being discussed was a sale in which the past dues required by FIFA would be respected while the player would remain at Botafogo.”

“This would have been followed by a significant injection of cash capital, as has now been proposed by the same organisation.”

“There is evidence that this would have generated significant cash flow for the club. They think you are an idiot and will believe anything you say.”

According to Texter, this operation was far more complex than a straightforward transfer fee. This should not be interpreted as a €4.6m (£4m) valuation of the player.

are back in the nottingham forest story

As we covered earlierForest have already signed Igor Jesus and Jair following transactions involving Botafogo. Deals have also been made with other clubs within Textor’s network. Danilo has repeatedly been involved in discussions between the two clubs.

The texter says the description is incorrect. However, the controversy has once again put Nottingham Forest at the center of the ongoing fallout from his turbulent final months at Botafogo.

On Friday, 23 veterans and prospects from the WWE roster learned that the company no longer needed their services. While the release after the WrestleMania season caught many fans by surprise, as the company refreshes storylines, they also refresh the roster. And pay cuts in the spring have become an annual event.

However, in recent years, there has been a second round of releases towards the end of the year. Although it looks like this set of cuts has been finalized, unfortunately these 10 WWE stars may be a part of more releases later this year.

Austin theory

Austin Theory really needs to hope that this effort goes further with The Vision. He has received several opportunities in the company, including a big push a few years ago that led to a victory over John Cena at WrestleMania.

Although he is currently one half of the World Tag Team Champions, this new version of his character has not gained much traction, and serves as the main damage taker for the faction. If The Vision doesn’t make serious momentum over the next six months, Theory could top the next roster cut list.

wendy chu

Wendy Chu has been in the WWE system for seven years. She is the longest performing player who has not reached the main roster. Currently, she holds the top women’s title at Evolve, but it is the lowest level in the WWE system. After going through some character changes, Chu should be making some big waves in Evolvable, as a release in 2026 is a real possibility.

Fraxiom

The tag duo of Axiom and Nathan Fraser is very talented. They were the anchors of NXT throughout 2024 and will go down as one of the brand’s greatest tag teams. Still, the main roster remains a place where tag teams disappear.

So far, this duo has been doomed on SmackDown as WWE creative can’t figure out how to showcase their tag division. Because Fraxiom creates so much buzz in the ring, both of them are in danger of taking a pay cut at the end of the year.

shinsuke nakamura

Shinsuke Nakamura will go down as the greatest Japanese-born performer in WWE history. However, he has squandered the opportunity to push them into the main event for a longer period of time on several occasions. At 46, his best days are behind him. To make matters worse, his role on SmackDown last year has been very limited.

It feels like it’s only a matter of time before the WWE legend decides that he’s getting paid too much money despite how little he gets used to it.

creed brothers

There was a lot of hype about the Creed Brothers during their time in NXT. There was speculation that both could be future main eventers on the main roster. However, when he was promoted fans quickly discovered that his personality did not match his impressive skills in the ring.

When Chad Gable gets unmasked as the OG El Grande Americano, if the reborn version of American Made doesn’t gain popularity over the summer, Creed’s days in WWE may be over.

bronson reed

Bronson Reed showed in 2025 that he can become a major player in WWE. However, in the past year, he has also proven that he is having trouble staying healthy. Let’s not forget, this is his second innings in the company after being released in 2021. Nevertheless, he has suffered two major injuries since rejoining WWE in 2022.

Zoey Starks had similar talent and brilliance, but she also suffered several major injuries during her tenure. She was one of 23 cuts this week as she nears the end of her recovery from torn knee ligaments.

ivy blue

Ivy Nile is a rock-solid performer with a unique look. However, like his faction mates, the Creed Brothers, he lacks personality. There was an opportunity for WWE creative to create a long-term tag team with him and Maxxin Dupree. However, they took the latter in a different direction.

With NXT bringing out new female talent all the time, Niles needs to gain some momentum if she hopes to keep her spot for the rest of the year.

The Miz

Miz continues to prove why he is valuable and is willing to do whatever the company needs. However, change is inevitable, and after 20 years in WWE, it puts him in the target of roster cuts.

Making his situation even more difficult, Ethan Page was called to Raw this week. The NXT star is, in many ways, a younger and perhaps more cost-effective version of The Miz. Although it’s unlikely this year, The Miz should still have some concerns regarding his future in WWE.

jesse mateo

Jessie Mateo is a talented wrestler and has proven this during her stints in Lucha Underground and NJPW. However, he has been considered a henchman of MFT since he joined the company last year. It would be in his best interest to break away from the team and showcase his talents as a solo act. Because right now, they are easily placed in a position to change lines.

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Ahead of this week’s edition of SmackDown, multiple reports have revealed a new round of WWE roster cuts, including several members of the Wyatt Six.

Spring is a prime time during the WWE calendar as it includes the all-important road to WrestleMania. The annual mega event often serves as the conclusion of several major ongoing storylines, and the beginning of a new direction for the company in the days to come. It also comes with an audit of the current roster.

While this time of year is a high point for fans, it’s also usually a time for artists to be concerned about their spot on the roster. On Friday, several WWE stars learned that their services will no longer be needed.

The most notable releases that have been confirmed are the three members of the Wyatt Six. They are their leaders, Bo Dallas/Uncle Howdy, Joe Gacy and Nikki Cross. It is unclear whether the remaining members of the team, Erick Rowan and Dexter Lumis, will also be included in the cuts or will remain in the company with New Directions.

The sole member of Chelsea Green’s Secret Her-Vice, Alba Phair, confirmed that her time at the company is coming to an end. Injured former Women’s Title contender Zoey Stark has also parted ways with WWE, and NXT veteran and Chase U leader Andre Chase revealed in an X-post that he too has been added to the roster.

A total of six performers were added to Friday’s WWE roster cuts. More releases may emerge in the next 24 to 48 hours.

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