Evangelos Marinakis in talks to buy new club with major role for Edu and two Premier League cult heroes already there

NOTTINGHAM FOREST owner Evangelos Marinakis is in talks to buy a controlling stake of Vasco da Gama.

Marinakis, 57, already owns Greece’s most successful team and Conference League winners Olympiacos, Portuguese outfit Rio Ave and of course historic Premier League club Forest.

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Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is in talks to buy a controlling stake of Vasco da Gama[/caption]

Ex-Arsenal sporting director Edu is expected to have an important role in Marinakis’ groupGetty

Vasco da Gama is among the most famous Brazilian clubsGetty

Marinakis could add Vasco da Gama to his multi-club groupGetty

The Greek billionaire appears to be building his own global multi-club group as he’s long been linked with a takeover of Serie A’s Monza as well.

According to The Telegraph, the businessman is now looking to add esteemed Brazilian outfit Vasco da Gama.

And that will likely lead to a key role for former Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar.

Edu resigned from the Emirates earlier this month after five successful years with the Gunners as he helped the team turn back into Premier League title contenders.

The Brazilian chief has linked up with Marinakis and is expected to take over an unspecified role that would see him being in charge of Forest, Olympiacos and Rio Ave.

If the ship owner, who saw Olympiacos become the first ever Greek European cup winners, is also successful in his bid for Vasco da Gama then Edu is also expected to be in charge of the Rio de Janeiro club.

The Brazilian outfit was previously controlled by 777 Partners before their financial model collapsed earlier this year.

The group is now under the control of US insurance giant A-Cap and the clubs are being sold.

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Vasco da Gama have quite the Premier League element this season.

Rafael Paiva’s side includes the likes of Philippe Coutinho and Dimitri Payet.

Ex-Liverpool star Coutinho plays on loan from Aston Villa and West Ham hero Dimitri Payet joined from Marseille this year.

Ex-Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho plays for Vasco da Gama on loan from Aston VillaGetty

West Ham hero Dimitri Payet also joined Vasco da Gama this yearGetty