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Felipe to Nottingham Forest transfer: Reds pushing to complete deal, advanced talks claim

Nottingham Forest look set to be one of the busiest teams in the Premier League before Tuesday's transfer deadline.

With less than 48 hours of the window remaining, Forest are still looking to bring in a few more players to bolster their squad. Atletico Madrid centre-back Felipe appears as though he could be someone who makes the move to the East Midlands, with talks already said to be underway.

Forest are keen on bolstering their options at the heart of the defence and at 33, Felipe would bring plenty of top level experience to the club. Here is everything we know on the transfer so far.

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Forest 'pushing' to complete deal

Nottingham Forest are reportedly pushing to sign Atletico Madrid centre-back Felipe before the transfer deadline.

Steve Cooper is keen to add further experience to Forest's backline, which is an element the Brazilian can bring at 33. Felipe made the move to Madrid from Porto in 2016, but has found life difficult this season after falling down the pecking order.

He has played a total of four games so far, with one of those coming in the Champions League. With Atletico keen on signing Leicester City's Caglar Soyuncu, Felipe's exit to Forest could be facilitated.

According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, talks between clubs are progressing, with Forest working for Felipe's deal to be a permanent one. With the Brazilian's contract set to run out this summer, the Reds could be looking at paying a reduced transfer fee.

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Forest in 'advanced talks'

Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks with Atletico Madrid to sign centre-back Felipe, according to reports.

At 33, Felipe would bring bags of experience to Forest's backline, but he has barely played this season. The defender has only featured in four Atletico matches, three of which ended in defeat.

Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano claims that Forest are now close to recruiting the centre-back. He tweeted: "Nottingham Forest are now in advanced talks to sign Felipe as new centre back, discussions ongoing with Atlético Madrid.

"In case Felipe leaves, Atlético could try to anticipate Caglar Soyuncu deal with Leicester — it’s already agreed on a free for June."

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Forest ask about Felipe deal

Nottingham Forest have "asked" about a possible deal for Atletico Madrid centre-back Felipe, according to reports.

The Brazil international has been heavily linked with a January move to Wolverhampton Wanderers this month, but it now seems that Forest could also be showing an interest. He has struggled for game time this season, featuring in just three La Liga games.

According to the Daily Mail, Forest have asked Atletico about the player this month, although it is not clear what the answer was. The report also adds that the defender has been "talking" to Wolves over a possible move.

Steve Cooper is keen to add further to his side in the final days of the transfer window. The report adds that a deal for Keylor Navas is "moving closer" with the Costa Rica international targeted as a replacement for the injured Dean Henderson.

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