Nottingham Forest Make Offer for Soungoutou Magassa

Nottingham Forest have made a bid of €13 million plus add-ons for AS Monaco’s Soungoutou Magassa. They want to strengthen their defense before the new Premier League season starts.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Monaco have received Forest‘s offer for Magassa, who is a key target for the club. However, Monaco want €18 million plus add-ons to let the 21-year-old defender leave. Magassa is keen to move as he wants to play in the Premier League and also European competitions.

MAGASSA’S IMPACT AT MONACO

Magassa has made a mark in Ligue 1, playing 29 games last season as Monaco finished third to qualify for the Europa League. He is known for his pace and defensive abilities. At 21, he has three caps for France’s U21 team. Several clubs are interested in him, but Forest have made the first official bid.

WHAT NEXT FOR NOTTINGHAM FOREST?

Forest finished seventh in the Premier League last season, qualifying for the UEFA Conference League next season. They face Brentford, who finished 10th last season, in their next game. The club are aiming to avoid another relegation scrap and want to improve their squad. Magassa would solve a problem in their defence, but they need to increase their offer to meet Monaco’s price. The transfer drama is likely to continue in the days ahead, especially as Forest are also interested in signing Viktor Kristiansen from Leicester City.