Nottingham Forest are confident of signing promising midfielder Gustavo Sa from Famalicao.
Discussions are underway about Sa joining Forest's sister club Olympiacos on loan once a deal is completed. A fee of around €20million (£17.1m) is expected to be agreed with Famalicao for the Portuguese under-21 international.
Sa, 21, has made 120 appearances for the Primeira Liga side, scoring 11 goals, after previously being in the youth set-up at Porto.
The attacking midfielder has won 15 under-21 international caps, scoring two goals and is regarded as a player with potential in Portugal.
He broke Joao Moutinho's record as the youngest player to reach the landmark of playing in 100 games in the Portuguese top division in April this year, at the age of 21 years, three months and four days.
Sa will continue his development in Greece with sister club Olympiacos, where he is expected to head on loan. He will join compatriot Jota Silva in Athens, who is also currently on loan from Forest.
Sa would be Forest's second summer signing, following the acquisition of midfielder Xaver Schlager from RB Leipzig on a free transfer.
Sa one to watch – but needs minutes now
Sa is seen as a player with a bright future. But he is also somebody who operates in the final third of the pitch, often in the No 10 role where Forest are particularly well stocked.
Morgan Gibbs-White was one of Forest's most important players last season, contributing 15 goals that went a long way to securing their Premier League status for another season. Head coach Oliver Glasner believes there is more to come from James McAtee, who continues to impress on the training ground in pre-season.
Glasner's approach of playing with two No 10s might give the former Manchester City man the opportunity to make a more regular impact on the side.
Forest also have Igor Jesus, who looks entirely at home behind the striker, Omari Hutchinson and Arnaud Kalimuendo fighting it out for an opportunity in those positions.
Sa would have the opportunity for more regular first-team football in Greece, which would only aid his development. If he can help Olympiacos in their quest to add to their trophy cabinet this season, it might open the door for him to earn a Premier League chance in the future.
