Nottingham Forest are expected to complete the signing of towering goalkeeper Carlos Miguel imminently as they address their goalkeeping department and seek to add more depth following the departure of Wayne Hennessey, although it leaves the future of Matt Turner in doubt.
Miguel, of Corinthians in his native Brazil, had a release clause inserted into his deal which Forest are understood to have triggered. The keeper will set the Reds back less than £4m once the move has been confirmed and will kickstart another interesting summer of recruitment at the City Ground.
The 25-year-old was born in Rio De Janeiro and began playing football as a teenager for Flamengo, before he joined Internacional. Loan moves to clubs in the lower divisions of the Brazilian football pyramid followed for Miguel and he spent time at both Santa Cruz and Boa Esporte – the latter was where he was granted a breakthrough in senior football.
Miguel is indisputably Corinthians’ first choice goalkeeper now and has made 14 appearances in all competitions having broken into the side in late April. He stands at a giant 6 foot 8 inches and he will become the tallest senior player in the Premier League should the deal be completed as expected
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