Nottingham Forest have been encouraged to bid higher for Roma defender Roger Ibanez.

Il Corriere dello Sport says Forest have offered €25m for the Brazilian this week.

However, Roma have rejected the bid, urging them to go higher.

The Giallorossi want a further €5m to sell, given Atalanta will be due 10 per cent of his final sale price.

Ibanez is keen on a move to England, but will seek assurances from Forest over their ambitions.