La Liga
Gustavo Puerta, a 23-year-old midfielder from Racing Santander, has attracted interest from Nottingham Forest and Olympiacos to secure his signing in this summer transfer window.
The Cantabrian club has set the financial demands for the Colombian international at 20 million euros, having previously turned down offers reaching 16 million euros.

Nottingham Forest and Olympiacos Initiate Contact with Racing for Gustavo Puerta
Nottingham Forest has joined the race for Puerta and entered preliminary talks with the board of Racing Santander, finding a positive willingness from the player to compete in the Premier League. Simultaneously, Olympiacos has also started negotiations with the Cantabrian entity to try to finalize the midfielder's transfer this summer.
The 23-year-old midfielder arrived at the Cantabrian club in September 2025 for 3.5 million euros and signed a long-term contract valid until June 2029. After accumulating 11 caps and scoring 1 goal for the Colombian national team, the player's market value in Transfermarkt has risen to 18 million euros.
Racing Santander's Requirements to Allow Puerta's Sale
The midfielder's performance during the last LaLiga season included 32 matches played, 3 goals, and 1 assist. His consistent contribution to the newly promoted club and his starting role in the recent World Cup have led the Montañesa board to demand a minimum of 20 million euros to negotiate his transfer.
Although the Cantabrian club initially valued Puerta at a figure higher than 10 million euros, offers received in July of 16 million euros were rejected. The club's top management considers the Colombian a key asset for their setup and does not contemplate lowering the financial demands for European suitors.
Executives from Nottingham Forest and Olympiacos will hold further meetings with representatives of Gustavo Puerta during the second week of August 2026. Both clubs aim to submit a formal written proposal meeting the 20 million euros demanded by Racing Santander before the start of their respective leagues.
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