Nottingham Forest are entering a crucial week in their pursuit of RCD Mallorca defender Pablo Maffeo, with the Spanish club now prepared to sell for €7m — down from their original €10m valuation.
As first reported by Football Place on July 21, the two clubs resumed talks last week after Mallorca softened their stance. Forest’s latest bid, believed to be €5m plus €1.5m in bonuses, was rejected — but further discussions are now underway.
According to AS, Mallorca’s new internal valuation has dropped again to €7m, creating a smaller gap to bridge and renewed optimism that a deal will be closed this week.
Why Maffeo Wants the Premier League Switch
The 28-year-old is reportedly keen to join Nuno Espírito Santo’s side and is expected to miss Mallorca’s pre-season tour to Austria as negotiations continue.
“Everything suggests this week is key — Maffeo wants the move and Mallorca are ready to cash in,” wrote *Marca*’s Juanmi Sánchez on X.
Forest must now weigh up whether to meet the new €7m asking price — or push Mallorca again, hoping for one final drop.
How Pablo Maffeo Fits In at Nottingham Forest
Maffeo is a well-rounded, high-energy right-back with strong defensive instincts. He’d likely slot straight into the starting XI for Forest and provide much-needed width and consistency down the flank.
| Stat (2024/25) | Pablo Maffeo | Gonzalo Montiel |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 32 | 19 |
| Tackles per 90 | 2.7 | 1.9 |
| Cross Accuracy | 34.1% | 28.5% |
| Duels Won % | 58% | 51% |
Analyst Verdict: Time to Act?
Mallorca have now dropped their asking price twice — from €10m to €8m and now €7m. For Forest, who see Maffeo as a key upgrade, this could be the best window to strike.
Any delay could see the player’s camp grow impatient or attract competition from elsewhere. The time to act is now.
Key Insights
- Mallorca’s new price for Maffeo is €7m
- Forest’s last bid: €5m + €1.5m in bonuses
- Player pushing for move to England
- Maffeo expected to miss pre-season tour
- Football Place first covered the revived talks on July 21
What’s Next?
Forest are preparing to return to the table, encouraged by Mallorca’s willingness to compromise. With Maffeo pushing and the price nearing agreement, this week could prove decisive.
Should Forest just meet the €7m price and close the deal — or hold out for even better terms?
1 Comment (last comment by Adem)
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By Adem 22 Jul 2025 10:52
Good backup for Aina! Won't start tbh - I think Aina is a mile ahead of him - but you need squad depth.
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