Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth lead race to sign Gabriel Pontempo

A report says Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth are among the leading Premier League clubs preparing to move in January for Santos midfielder Gabriel Pontempo, as competition for the Brazilian player intensifies.

According to the report, Forest’s scouting team is pushing for a move before the winter transfer window. Bournemouth, meanwhile, have enquired about the player while assessing their options in case Alex Scott departs.

Newcastle, Brighton and Brentford are also monitoring the player, alongside interest from clubs in Italy, Spain and Germany. The report said Bayern Munich enquired about him during the summer.

Pontempo, aged 21, is under contract with Santos until 2030. The report expects the Brazilian club to demand a substantial fee, which could make negotiations difficult amid interest from multiple clubs.