Evangelos Marinakis wants Nottingham Forest to sign one type of player over any other this summer.
The 56-year-old will soon begin his third Premier League season as owner at the City Ground, hoping to avoid another relegation struggle following two near calls in the Championship.
So, what kind of signings does Evangelos Marinakis hope to see at Nottingham Forest this summer? Let us have a look.
Evangelos Marinakis wants a specific profile at Nottingham Forest.
According to The Athletic, the Greek investor expressly wants Nottingham Forest to sign players that he can flip for a large profit.
The Garibaldi already has numerous footballers who might be transferred for far more than Nottingham Forest paid, including Callum Hudson-Odoi.
Nottingham Forest currently value the England international at £30 million, after signing him for £3 million in 2023, amid interest from Tottenham.
The Reds are also thought to value Murillo, who cost only £15 million, at £70 million following his outstanding debut season at the City Ground.
As a result, Ross Wilson has already demonstrated his ability to locate this type of footballer in his capacity as Director of Football at the City Ground, and Marinakis wants more of them as he seeks to balance Nottingham Forest’s finances.
Nuno Espirito Santo needs balance.
We would be very disappointed if Marinakis is only concerned with profit margins rather than selecting players who can assist Nottingham Forest achieve something spectacular.
Of course, recruiting teenagers with profiles like Hudson-Odoi and Murillo is a terrific idea, but if Nuno Espirito Santo is to make an impact at Nottingham Forest, he should be given older, more experienced players if he wants them, or else the dressing room may become unbalanced.
After all, Chelsea has demonstrated the drawbacks of focusing too much on signing youthful players, depriving the Stamford Bridge dressing room of nearly everyone over the age of 30 and struggling horribly as a result.
Hopefully, Nottingham Forest can continue to discover value for money in transactions like the £15 million move for Murillo, while also demonstrating a desire to boost the starting XI with ready-made stars if the price is appropriate.
