Nottingham Forest are rivalling Sunderland and Leeds United for the signing of Atletico Madrid star\u00a0Reinildo Mandava, who will be available on a free transfer.<\/p>\n
The 31-year-old left-back\u2019s contract with Atletico expires at the end of July, and clubs are positioning themselves to strike and win the race for his signature.<\/p>\n
Reinildo\u00a0will\u00a0leave Atletico<\/a> following the FIFA Club World Cup and is\u00a0already evaluating new opportunities for his next chapter.<\/p>\n TEAMtalk understands that in recent weeks, Reinildo has received approaches from English clubs: Nottingham Forest, Sunderland and Leeds.<\/p>\n There is also interest coming from Turkey and Saudi Arabia. Several clubs from both countries have made contact to understand the player\u2019s situation and contract expectations.<\/p>\n Despite this wide interest, Reinildo, who can play as a left-back or left-midfielder, has already turned down at least one offer from a Premier League club.<\/p>\n The proposal did not meet his expectations in terms of both salary and the sporting project, and the race remains open.<\/p>\n READ MORE<\/strong>:\u00a0Newcastle pushing for incredible \u00a390m double signing; Forest star OPEN to Magpies switch<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Prem trio keen on Atletico Madrid star<\/strong><\/p>\n Forest<\/a> are looking to strengthen their options at left-back and bring in a replacement for Alex Moreno, who is only on loan and being linked with moves elsewhere, and competition for Harry Toffolo.<\/p>\n Reinildo would bring valuable experience of European football to the City Ground as they prepare for a Europa Conference League campaign.<\/p>\n Sunderland<\/a>, meanwhile, are keen to strengthen all over the pitch as they prepare for life in the Premier League, and have identified Reinildo as a target.<\/p>\n As for Leeds<\/a>, they are preparing for life without left-back Junior Firpo and have earmarked Reinildo as a potential replacement.<\/p>\n Firpo will be out of contract on June 30, and as revealed by TEAMtalk on March 18, Real Betis are keen to sign their former player on a free transfer.<\/a><\/p>\n With his experience at the top level and versatility, Reinildo is expected to remain a target for many clubs during the upcoming transfer window.<\/p>\n The Mozambique international\u2019s performances in the Club World Cup could also attract new suitors.<\/p>\n