Wolves 'keen' on hijacking Chelsea transfer as Nottingham Forest 'watching' 24-year-old

Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly monitoring the progress of Brazil international goalkeeper Bento but face fierce competition from Premier League rivals Chelsea and Nottingham Forest.

The 24-year-old impressed on his Seleçao Canarinha debut at Wembley Stadium on Saturday as kept a clean sheet in a surprise 1-0 win over England. Bento twice kept out efforts on target from Newcastle United winger and Three Lions debutant Anthony Gordon, while Manchester City star Phil Foden was denied once.

Serie A champions-to-be Inter Milan were close to signing Bento in January but the shot-stopper stayed at Brazilian side Athletico Paranaense. That dialogue could be recommenced in the summer window but interest from the Premier League could prompt a transfer to England instead.

HITC exclusively reports Wolves and Forest, both often involved in the South American market, have made Bento a priority target. Chelsea, meanwhile, have added the player to their list as they look to replace Robert Sanchez, somewhat of a flop since signing from Brighton & Hove Albion.

Bento, who has conceded just six goals and kept five clean sheets in 11 Campeonato Paranaense appearances in 2024, has a current market value of around €12 million (£10.3 million), per Transfermarkt. The Curitiba-born glovesman's contract runs until December 31, 2026.