Corinthians await Forest bid for André Luiz, future due this Monday | OneFootball

Corinthians could have major developments in the transfer market this Monday (31). The club is awaiting the formalization of a proposal from Nottingham Forest of England for 20-year-old defensive midfielder André Luiz, who has attracted interest from the English side and could leave Parque São Jorge in this transfer window.

The expectation of the black-and-white board is that the figures presented will come close to the conditions considered satisfactory to move forward in negotiations. According to reporting by Meu Timão, Nottingham Forest is preparing an offer of £13 million fixed, about R$91 million at the exchange rate mentioned in the report, in addition to another £5 million, approximately R$35 million, in bonuses.

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The deal would involve 70% of André Luiz’s economic rights. Another point viewed positively by Corinthians is the possibility of the midfielder remaining at the club until the end of the 2026 season, joining English football only next year.

Bonuses could be split between Corinthians and Nottingham Forest

Within the business model being discussed, part of the variable amounts would depend on targets achieved by the player while he was still at Timão. Of the £5 million in projected bonuses, £2 million would be tied to objectives reached at Corinthians. The other £3 million would depend on André Luiz’s performance after the transfer to Nottingham Forest.

According to the publication, the scenario initially desired by the São Paulo club involved higher figures. The previous expectation was to receive £15 million fixed plus another £6 million in bonuses.

If the deal moves forward under the terms currently expected, therefore, the maximum amount would be below the board’s initial plan. Even so, Corinthians’ current financial situation could weigh on the decision regarding a possible sale.

The club’s budget forecasts the need to raise up to R$151 million from deals involving players’ economic rights by the end of the season. At the same time, Corinthians is currently dealing with three transfer bans which, combined, represent approximately R$21 million in claims.

English transfer window increases urgency in talks

The next few hours are also decisive because of the European market calendar. The English football transfer window will close at 7 p.m. this Tuesday (1), which reduces the time available for Nottingham Forest and Corinthians to reach an agreement.

André Luiz had already attracted interest from European clubs before. At the start of 2026, Corinthians rejected a €17 million offer presented by AC Milan of Italy, considering the amount insufficient at that time.

Since then, the defensive midfielder has gained even more space in the senior squad and increased his value over the course of the season.

André Luiz earned his place before suffering injury

Promoted to the first team in 2025, André Luiz made his professional debut in September of that year during the 1-0 win over Fluminense, when the team was still managed by Dorival Júnior.

Since his first appearance with the senior team, the midfielder has made 47 appearances for Corinthians, 31 of them as a starter, with seven goals scored and two assists.

The defensive midfielder was also part of the squads that won the 2025 Copa do Brasil and the 2026 Supercopa do Brasil, taking part in the finals of both competitions.

In 2026, André Luiz established himself among Fernando Diniz’s main options and had been appearing frequently in the starting lineup. That run, however, was interrupted in early August after the player suffered a grade 2 muscle injury in the back of his right thigh.

Now, while continuing his recovery, the youngster is also awaiting a decision on his future. With the English window close to closing, Monday could be decisive in determining whether Nottingham Forest will turn its interest into an offer capable of convincing Corinthians.

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