However, signing him is unlikely to occur this month. Although he has remained cautious in this interview, it appears that Forest will not spend £40 million to sign a 28-year-old.
Wissa’s current contract will expire in the summer, leaving him just one year remaining. As a result, this is something Forest should consider if they beat Brentford to a European spot at the conclusion of the season.
Forest is expected to ramp things up in the coming days as things come to an end. With that in mind, it’ll be interesting to see whether the Reds make one final push to sign Wissa before the window closes.
According to Ian Herbert, Leeds United may have to settle with no new signings before the transfer deadline, with Jack Harrison perhaps returning.
According to Herbert’s report for Mail Online (28 January), the PSR verdict is preventing Leeds from completing their shopping list by the February 3 deadline.
Harrison, who had a rough time on loan at Everton in the Premier League, could return if fresh signings are unable to come in.
Herbert stated, “They desperately want a striker – Monday night’s 0-0 draw against Burnley demonstrated why – as well as a left-back, centre-back, central midfielder, and winger.”
“If they were to rely solely on one player, it would be a striker, but PSR means they may not have one. Emi Buendia of Aston Villa preferred a loan move to Bayer Leverkusen over Leeds. Brighton’s Julio Enciso preferred a loan transfer to Ipswich.
“Jack Harrison, shot on confidence after a torrid period on loan at Everton, may be the one heading to Leeds.”
Leeds United fans will be dissatisfied if the window yields no transfers.
Leeds United have a star-studded Championship squad, but they are so sure of promotion this season that they want to add long-term players for the top division.
Meanwhile, players like Buendia and Enciso would provide the Whites a significant boost, but Daniel Farke’s poker act of being satisfied with his roster has persisted.
Farke would, of course, prefer to improve given the opportunities. With some sides around them striving for promotion having invested significant sums, they would prefer to keep up as the games become more important.
The goalless draw against Burnley on Monday (27 January) was a bore draw that could be useful at the end of the season, but one can’t help but wonder if another attacking weapon could have swung the game their way.
Joel Piroe is clearly capable, but inconsistent, and Mateo Joseph is still learning his craft at this level.
Leeds remains active in the market, but it may be hampered by the ever-increasing PSR limits.
