The most recent transfer rumors involving Nottingham Forest as Nuno Espirito Santa begins to prepare his team for the next campaign
Nottingham Forest began the summer with a number of transfers coming in and going out of the team as part of their preparations for the upcoming Premier League season.
Three players have been added thus far; the most recent is Elliot Anderson, a midfielder from Newcastle United who has officially joined the City Ground squad. The task of lowering the team size is equally important. This process has already started for Forest, and more departures are anticipated.
On Monday, a fourth new signing is anticipated to be revealed. That would bring Forest’s total to three signings this transfer window: Anderson, Marko Stamenic, and Eric da Silva Moreira. Here is a summary of the most recent rumors and updates regarding Forest transfers as Nuno Espirito Santo’s team starts to take shape.
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Carlos Miguel, a goalkeeper from Brazil, is expected to finalize his transfer to the City Ground on Monday after going through his physical with Nottingham Forest this weekend.
After weeks of conjecture, Miguel’s £3.4 million move from Corinthians is nearing completion at Forest. The 6′ 8″ goalie will undergo his medical this weekend, according to the Athletic, and on Monday, he will sign a five-year contract, according to Brazilian site UOL.
Miguel’s arrival would enable Forest, who have struggled in goalkeeping over the previous year, to significantly improve in that area. After barely a year with the team, Odysseas Vlachodimos joined Newcastle last week, and Matt Turner may leave this summer as well.
After entering the winter window, Matz Sels made a name for himself as Nuno Espirito Santo’s first pick, but Miguel, 25, will give him a lot of competition. Given Wayne Hennessey’s exit this summer, it’s feasible that another goalkeeper gets signed to provide Forest a third option.
Hudson-Odoi uplift
It looks like Forest will be able to cling onto Callum. this summer in the midst of rumors that interest in Hudson-Odoi, who only signed with the team for £3 million from Chelsea a year ago, is reportedly growing.
Hudson-Odoi, who moved from Stamford Bridge to the City Ground, is reportedly a wanted man after scoring eight goals and dishing out one assist in 29 Premier League games.
The 23-year-old’s worth has skyrocketed, and according to The Athletic, “at least three clubs, including some from the Premier League, have registered an interest,” with Forest reportedly placing a £40 million price tag on his head.
However, the article goes on to say that Hudson-Odoi is content to play for Nuno Espirito Santo’s team and isn’t pushing to quit a team that is providing him with regular first-team football.
Reds are up against new opposition for Lyon’s defender
Everton is fighting for the Ireland center-half Jake O’Brien, who Nottingham Forest is rumored to be interested in.
The Toffees believe that 23-year-old Lyon defender O’Brien would pick them above the Reds and West Ham, according to Alan Nixon of The Sun.
According to his source, Everton values O’Brien at about £20 million, but the French team wants closer to £30 million, and the Hammers are unwilling to pay that much. Michael Keane may depart if Sean Dyche signs the Cork player; many clubs have been made aware of his availability.
The Athletic claims that during negotiations with the French team regarding trades for midfielder Orel Mangala and defender Moussa Niakhate, the Reds brought up center-back O’Brien “as an option.”
