Nottingham Forest could be set to compete with Everton over Renan Lodi this summer, according to reports in Spain.
After initially taking time to find his feet with the Reds , the full-back has become a key part of Steve Cooper ’s side. The recent addition of fellow Brazilians Felipe, Gustavo Scarpa and Danilo will have also aided his acclimatisation at Forest as the Atletico Madrid loanee continues to make the left-back berth his own.
Lodi has fought off competition from the likes of Neco Willaims and Harry Toffolo to earn his place in the side. Forest have an option to buy Lodi in the summer once his loan spell comes to an end but another Premier League side is claimed to be waiting in the wings, having been impressed by the Brazil international in the top-flight.
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Spanish outlet Fichajes has reported that Everton are one of “multiple clubs interested” in the Atletico Madrid man and are ready to step in if Forest choose to go in a different direction. It is suggested that the Reds will opt against triggering their €30m buy option, giving Sean Dyche’s team the opportunity to snap up Lodi.
The full-back has made 16 league appearances for Forest this term, with only one coming from the bench, but Forest may want to weigh up their other options in the summer, given Steve Cooper already has Toffolo, Williams and Omar Richards at his disposal. From Atletico Madrid’s perspective, the Spanish side are said to be “open to negotiating” with Everton.
The Toffees are reportedly willing to make a competitive offer for Lodi. However, Fichajes adds that several “big-name teams” are monitoring the Forest defender, which may lead to a fresh valuation from Atleti.
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