Nottingham Forest are set to welcome back a player who has been on loan for the past year.
The Reds will have a busy summer transfer window, with an emphasis on outbound moves.
Nuno Espirito Santo will want to work with a smaller group, which may require certain players to depart.
With some of the loanees returning poised to be placed directly on the transfer list, it appears that one will have a chance to shine.
Omar Richards is now in line for a shot with Nottingham Forest
Richards has had a tough road to recovery since signing with Forest for £8.5 million from Bayern Munich in 2022.
The left-back made 17 appearances at the Allianz Arena before being allowed to go to the City Ground.
Almost immediately after arriving at Forest, the footballer suffered a hairline fracture of his shin in training.
After recovering from his injury, he needed a hernia operation, which kept him out of play for the rest of the season.
Following a loan spell with Olympiacos, Sportime claims Richards will return to Forest this summer.
The 26-year-old has made nine appearances for the Greek club, and the season may be ending too soon for the former Reading player.
He’s only recently begun to exhibit good form, but he’s about to return to Forest.
Richards might be an asset to the Reds next season.
It’s an old cliche, but Richards might be a valuable addition to Forest’s roster next season.
You’d have to be very cold-hearted not to feel sad for Richards after what he’s been through, but he appears to be on the mend.
Richards, as a left-back, may be able to compete for a position on the squad.
Ola Aina has signed a new contract, and he may join Neco Williams to compete for the right-back position as Gonzalo Montiel returns to Sevilla.
Richards might then push Harry Toffolo for the left-back position, which he hopes to earn.
Richards, 26, still has a lot to contribute, and he will take advantage of any Forest opportunity that presents itself.
