Nottingham Forest striker Igor Jesus has revealed his ambition to secure a place in Brazil's World Cup squad while excelling for the Premier League club. The 25-year-old forward, who joined Forest for £10m from Botafogo last summer, has scored 13 goals this season across all competitions.

Jesus leads the Europa League scoring charts with seven goals and arrives in Porto for Thursday's quarter-final first leg in confident form. Despite his overall tally, he has managed just three goals in the Premier League, highlighting the challenge of adapting to English football's intensity.

Speaking ahead of the crucial European fixture, Jesus emphasized his World Cup aspirations while maintaining focus on Forest's immediate objectives. The Brazilian faces former Chelsea defender Thiago Silva in what promises to be an intriguing battle between international teammates. With Brazil's provisional squad announcement approaching, Jesus's performances in both domestic and European competitions will be crucial in determining his international future.