Nottingham Forest are anxious to add a new striker before tonight’s transfer deadline.
There are several speculations and rumours circulating, and Forest intend to complete the team today.
Clearly, there are some irons in the fire as the club attempts to give Nuno Espirito Santo every tool he needs to propel Forest further up the Premier League.
After four points in two games to begin the new season, excitement is high, and the club hopes to have its team well-stocked by Friday’s deadline.
Nottingham Forest were defeated in their pursuit of Omar Marmoush.
Florian Plettenberg has offered the most recent information on Forest’s attempts to sign the speedy Bundesliga striker.
The club’s previous offer has already been rejected, and Forest will have to press for £27 million to secure their striker.
So far, Forest has bid £20-25 million, which will be insufficient for Eintracht Frankfurt, who place a great value on their talent.
The 25-year-old is coming off a successful season in the Bundesliga, where he scored 17 goals across all competitions for the German club.
Last season, Marmoush was recognized by manager Dino Topmoller for scoring twice against Borussia Dortmund.
He relayed the following: “Omar is a fantastic boy who always gives maximum effort in addition to his blistering pace.”
Marmoush is also an international for Egypt, where he frequently plays alongside Mohamed Salah, and has five goals in 29 appearances.
It was reported yesterday that Marmoush wants to join Forest and is keen for the deal to happen before the deadline tonight.
Forest will now attempt to reach an agreement with Frankfurt and guarantee the player is added to the squad in time to meet the deadline.
These fresh claims from Germany imply that Rob Dorsett was mistaken when he said Forest were in advanced talks to sign Marmoush.
Marmoush might be great for Forest.
Forest had to rapidly move on from Santiago Gimenez, as their long-standing interest proved to be little more than a story.
Marmoush fits the profile of the players Forest has tried to sign this summer, and with 17 goals in 2023/24, he definitely understands where the net is.
Marmoush would most likely cost the same as Gimenez, but he has played in a higher-level league.
With the deadline swiftly approaching, Forest must get real and give Frankfurt what they want if they are to get this transaction signed and done.
