Corinthians await Nottingham Forest bid as André sale considered to ease finances | OneFootball

Corinthians are awaiting a Nottingham Forest bid for André to advance a likely sale, which would help ease finances and meet part of this year’s budget.

The clubs have exchanged verbal offers and counter-offers, though nothing has been formalised. According to the Daily Mail, Forest are willing to pay £13.6 million, around R$ 95 million.

Corinthians are seeking £15 million plus £6 million in bonuses for the 70% of the midfielder’s economic rights they hold. They also want him to move only after this season ends so he can remain available.

Unlike the collapsed talks with Milan, there is greater optimism at Parque São Jorge this time. While not done, his exit is viewed as probable and is already being factored in by Fernando Diniz’s staff. A resolution is expected soon, with the transfer window in England closing on Tuesday 1 September, and the club expecting the bid by Friday.

Recovering from a grade 2 injury in his right hamstring, André worked on the pitch with physiotherapists on Wednesday.

In March, president Osmar Stabile blocked a move to Milan after terms had been agreed, arguing the €17 million offer, R$ 103 million at the time, was below the board’s expectations. Since then, finances have remained severe, with one month of image rights and bonuses owed to the men, and two months to the women.

The 2026 budget targets R$ 151 million from transfer receipts and Fifa solidarity payments. Recent filings say repeated deficits this year reflect the decision not to sell players, and that €25 million net, R$ 150 million at today’s rate, must be raised in this window.

Source: Globo.com

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