Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly 'pushing to overtake' Nottingham Forest in the transfer race to sign Atletico Madrid centre-back Felipe.
It was earlier reported that talks were progressing well between Forest and the Spanish club over a potential transfer ahead of Tuesday night's deadline. Steve Cooper is looking to boost his defensive options and has also reportedly identified former Wolves man Romain Saiss as a potential target.
However, Forest are now facing late competition from Bundesliga side Leverkusen for Felipe. According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, Leverkusen are battling for the 33-year-old's signature and aim to overtake the Reds.
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"Bayer Leverkusen are now pushing to overtake Nottingham Forest in race to sign Felipe from Atletico Madrid — battle on between the two clubs," Romano wrote.
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