Nottingham Forest could be facing an increasingly complex situation around Cuiabano, with the defender now attracting interest from top European clubs and showing little desire to return to the City Ground.

We covered this week how the 23-year-old has been thriving on loan at Vasco da Gama. He has five direct goal contributions in his last four matches and has quickly become a key figure under manager Renato Gaúcho.

That rise is even more striking given his path. Cuiabano joined Nottingham Forest, never made a senior appearance, returned to Botafogo on loan, came back to England, and still did not play. He was then loaned again to Vasco in January, where his form has taken off.

Now, that momentum is drawing attention across Europe.

German interest emerges as situation escalates

According to reports from Globo Esporte in Brazil, scouts from German clubs have recently travelled to Brazil to monitor players. And Cuiabano stood out.

The left-back is said to have impressed more than any other defender under the age of 23 during those scouting trips. That has led to concrete enquiries from two major clubs.

Both Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen have contacted Nottingham Forest and Vasco to...