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Cruzeiro targets English duo John and Igor Júlio
1 May
Summary
- Goalkeeper John is a dream target, but Nottingham Forest demands high fees.
- Defender Igor Júlio has had limited playing time, sparking transfer optimism.
- Cruzeiro aims to beat competition with a strong sporting project.
Cruzeiro is making strategic moves in the international transfer market, with a strong focus on English football. The club is targeting goalkeeper John from Nottingham Forest and center-back Igor Júlio from Brighton.
John is identified as a top priority by the coaching staff, but negotiations are complicated by Nottingham Forest's significant valuation of the player, who was acquired for £9 million in August 2025. Furthermore, John is currently recovering from knee surgery, impacting his immediate availability.
Conversely, negotiations for Igor Júlio are progressing more positively. The defender has struggled for consistent game time in England, including a loan spell at West Ham last season. Cruzeiro is reportedly optimistic about securing his signature by presenting a robust sporting project to the player.
The transfer window opens on July 20, and Cruzeiro is actively working to strengthen its squad under manager Artur Jorge.
