Corinthians is maintaining a patient approach regarding the potential sale of midfielder André to Nottingham Forest, keeping negotiations open even after the English transfer window has closed.
Developments behind the scenes at Parque São Jorge suggest there is no rush to finalize the departure of the young midfielder. As the plan involves the player remaining at Timão until the end of the 2026 season, the English transfer window schedule is no longer a deciding factor for an immediate resolution.
The club’s strategy focuses on both technical and financial viability. Since the player would not be integrated into the Nottingham Forest squad immediately, the Brazilian club is open to formalizing the agreement after the European market closes next Tuesday.
The financial impasse
Despite the lack of pressure regarding deadlines, the core of the discussion remains the valuation. The initial offer from the English side was 12 million euros, a figure that did not satisfy the Corinthians board. The club is pushing to increase the total to 15 million pounds—approximately R$ 105 million—including performance-based bonuses.
Regarding the board’s expectations for the player’s valuation, the M360 Team notes that although Nottingham Forest initially showed resistance to meeting the asking price, the current negotiation landscape suggests a trend toward finding common ground in the coming weeks.
2026 budget goals
The sale of André, for whom Corinthians holds 70% of the economic rights, is seen as crucial for balancing the books. With a target of R$ 151 million in revenue from player sales for the 2026 season, the success of this operation would bring the club significantly closer to meeting its financial obligations.
The situation is expected to unfold without the immediate pressures of the market, ensuring that head coach Fernando Diniz can rely on the midfielder for the remainder of the year. The expectation is that the deal will be finalized in the coming weeks, securing one of the club’s most significant sales to international football.
M360 Team
