It's all confirmed: Eric Emanuel da Silva Moreira has joined Nottingham Forest from Rio Ave. The defender has penned terms with his new club and completed all registration steps. This deal brings to an end a high-profile pursuit, with Nottingham Forest now adding another piece to their evolving squad structure. It's the end of the road for a transfer story that featured a number of different potential suitors along the way, including Rio Ave. Eric Emanuel da Silva Moreira is now confirmed as a Nottingham Forest player, with everything from contract approval to medicals now done. This season (25/26) Nottingham Forest have shipped 34 goals in 21 matches - 1.62 a game, which is well above the Premier League average. Eric Emanuel da Silva Moreira would be expected to come in and help tighten things up at the back. Nottingham Forest have recently been linked with Youssef En-Nesyri, Evan Ferguson and Jorgen Strand Larsen while Rio Ave have had no rumoured targets. Follow us on Twitter @PlayerSwitchCom and get the latest Nottingham Forest transfer news and rumours direct to your feed.