Maresca is convinced by the Brazilian's potential and has been encouraged by reports he's received from scouts about the midfielder's time on-loan with Strasbourg last season.
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Santos struggled at Nottingham Forest before Christmas, but a switch to France saw him land a Player of the Month award both for the club and also Ligue 1.
The Athletic reports Santos is “being earmarked” for a role under Maresca.
Santos “is regarded as a great fit for how Enzo Maresca wants the team to play”.