Latest Nottingham Forest transfer news as Reds eye summer business ahead of the window opening on Friday.
The gossip mill has been in full flow in recent days, as Nottingham Forest prepares for the start of the transfer season on Friday.
The Reds’ goal over the coming weeks and months is to finish the summer with a squad capable of competing in the Premier League. As they work to balance the accounts, they will have to deal with both outgoings and incomings.
June 30 will be a critical date in that regard. That is the deadline for the current Profitability and Sustainability Rules assessment period, and Forest must try to avoid another breach.
A number of players have already been connected with transfers to and from the City Ground. NottinghamshireLive looks at the most recent transfer news and speculation.
Adams Transfer Battle
New competition has apparently developed for Reds target Che Adams. Forest and Wolverhampton Wanderers have been vying for the free agent’s signature, however Southampton have not given up hope of convincing the striker to stay.
Adams is also rumored to be interested in Italy and the MLS. According to latest sources, Saudi Arabian club Al-Shabab is interested in signing him as a big-name player.
The 27-year-old’s contract with the Saints expires at the end of the month, despite the newly promoted club earlier stated that talks were “ongoing” about a new agreement. However, his admirers may have to wait until Adams makes a final decision on his future. He is a member of Scotland’s Euro 2024 squad and is totally focused on Friday’s opening match against Germany.
According to NottinghamshireLive’s Sarah Clapson, while the association with Adams may not have piqued the interest of Reds fans when it originally emerged last week, it could be a wise business decision. He is a player Forest has previously expressed interest in, with Premier League experience and a free transfer.
With the Reds juggling a delicate PSR balancing act, targeting the front man is a prudent decision. He would provide head coach Nuno Espirito Santo another option, since boosting the Portuguese attacking resources is critical this summer.
However, it appears that the former Ilkeston Town player will face tough competition. The interest from Saudi Arabia may be motivated by financial considerations, but Adams will undoubtedly assess the benefits of returning to the Premier League. This one probably still has a ways to go.
Murillo looked up
According to FootballTransfers, Arsenal’s sporting director Edu is “pushing for the signature” of Reds star Murillo. This might lead to a showdown with Tottenham Hotspur in the battle for the Brazilian.
Murillo’s stunning breakout season at the City Ground has earned him a legion of fans this summer. Arsenal and Tottenham have been connected for some time, although Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, PSG, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid are also said to be interested in the center-back.
Spurs are claimed to have “shown the most interest” thus far, as they have expressed a desire to bolster their back line. However, removing Murillo from the Trent River’s banks will cost up to £60 million.
According to NottinghamshireLive’s Sarah Clapson, Murillo’s first away game for Forest was highlighted by a fantastic run, indicating that he was something special. He was so close to scoring a season-best goal at Crystal Palace that day.
After that, he grew in strength and talent. At 21, he is still raw and rough around the edges, but he has a lot of potential. He adapted effortlessly to the Premier League and English football.
Other clubs were certain to take notice after seeing how he performed in the Garibaldi last season. In an ideal world, he’d have another season at City Ground. Forest would want to keep him, and fans would enjoy another year of seeing him make spectacular blocks and try to score ridiculous goals.
However, if someone makes a large offer, the Reds will find it difficult to decline. The club might profit handsomely from the £11 million it spent Corinthians for Murillo a year ago. It would be a reluctant sale, but one justified by financial considerations.
