Expected window: January 2027
Lucas Da Cunha to Nottingham Forest
Last update: 32 days ago
Evidence score
Nottingham Forest are among several Premier League clubs tracking Lucas Da Cunha at Como. TEAMtalk reported on 30 Sep that Forest are monitoring his situation after his France debut; Hooligan Soccer echoed that, naming multiple English sides.
- Independent sources10/40
1 independent source (max 4); 3 other outlets only repeat someone else's reporting
- Source track record18/25
70% estimated accuracy (5 past cases, small samples are pulled towards 40%)
- Deal stage0/25
Stage: interest
- How recent5/10
Last update 32 days ago
Score capped at 30: a single source is a lead, not a signal
What we know
Nottingham Forest are among several Premier League clubs tracking Lucas Da Cunha at Como. TEAMtalk reported on 30 Sep that Forest are monitoring his situation after his France debut; Hooligan Soccer echoed that, naming multiple English sides.
His contract at Como runs to June 2031. The story began with TEAMtalk on 30 Sep. Sports Mole picked it up on 1 Oct, attributing the claim of a four-club battle to TEAMtalk. Hooligan Soccer and CaughtOffside both ran similar monitoring reports on 2 Oct, the latter citing Hooligan Soccer.
All describe it as monitoring, with no bid reported, per TEAMtalk, Sports Mole, Hooligan Soccer and CaughtOffside.
Key findings
- First report: 30 Sept 2026, TEAMtalk.
- 1 independent source behind it (TEAMtalk); 3 other outlets only repeat earlier reporting.
- No Tier 1-2 source stands behind it, so the score is capped at 30.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- No second independent source corroborates it.
- Latest evidence: 32 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEAMtalk 30/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Nottingham Forest are understood to be monitoring Lucas Da Cunha’s situation following his France debut. Stage: interest | 5 of 5 cases · 100% | Original source |
| CaughtOffside 02/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Nottingham Forest is among several Premier League clubs monitoring Como midfielder Lucas Da Cunha. Stage: interest | 2 cases, no percentage yet | Cites Hooligan Soccer |
| Sports Mole 01/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Nottingham Forest is one of four English clubs reportedly ready to battle for Lucas Da Cunha. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites TEAMtalk |
| Hooligan Soccer 02/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Multiple Premier League clubs including Nottingham Forest are closely monitoring Da Cunha's situation at Como. Stage: interest | No history yet | Follows TEAMtalk (30 Sept) Tier 4 · Speculative report, later than a better-rated outlet saying the same: counted as a repeat, not a new source. |
Timeline
- 02 Oct 2026 · CaughtOffsideNottingham Forest is among several Premier League clubs monitoring Como midfielder Lucas Da Cunha.
Repeats reporting attributed to Hooligan Soccer. Stage: interest
- 02 Oct 2026 · Hooligan SoccerMultiple Premier League clubs including Nottingham Forest are closely monitoring Da Cunha's situation at Como.
Came after TEAMtalk (Tier 2, 30 Sept) reported the same; counted as a repeat, not a new source. Stage: interest
- 01 Oct 2026 · Sports MoleNottingham Forest is one of four English clubs reportedly ready to battle for Lucas Da Cunha.
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest
- 30 Sept 2026 · TEAMtalkNottingham Forest are understood to be monitoring Lucas Da Cunha’s situation following his France debut.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
Does Nottingham Forest need him?
Central Midfield: the central midfielders Nottingham Forest already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current central midfielders (4)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibrahim Sangaré | Defensive Midfield | 29 | 30 Jun 2029 |
| Xaver Schlager | Central Midfield | 29 | 30 Jun 2028 |
| Nicolás Domínguez | Central Midfield | 28 | 30 Jun 2028 |
| Ryan Yates | Central Midfield | 28 | 30 Jun 2028 |
Recent signings in this position
- Xaver Schlager (Central Midfield)2026/27 · free from RB Leipzig
- Douglas Luiz (Central Midfield)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · on loan from Juventus FC (€2.85m fee)
- Marko Stamenić (Defensive Midfield)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Olympiacos Piraeus
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 30 Sept 2026
- Latest report
- 02 Oct 2026 (31 days ago)
- Transfer window
- January 2027: shuts in 91 days
The window the reports point to. If the move has not happened 10 days after it shuts, the dossier closes as not done.
No new reporting for over three weeks: the story is going cold.
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2031
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
Also linked with
Player profile
- Full name
- Lucas Da Cunha
- Age
- 25
- Agent
- CAA Base Ltd