In addition to Jesus, the club is also eyeing centre-back Jair Cunha and left-back Cuiabano, both of whom played in a recent match against Santos. They will also be part of Botafogo's squad for the upcoming Club World Cup.

Forest is willing to wait until after the tournament to finalize agreements for the three players. This decision is influenced by the club's new transfer advisor, Edu, who is overseeing the club's transfer policy and network.

Edu's role is crucial in facilitating the transfer deals, as he is responsible for managing the club's relationships with other teams and players.