Nottingham Forest Push For Major Signings Ahead Of Exciting Season

Nottingham Forest are getting ready for a busy end to the transfer window. They are trying to sign key players like Douglas Luiz from Juventus and Yunus Musah. This comes after signing James McAtee, Omari Hutchinson, and Dan Ndoye, who joined the club in a record move.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Nottingham Forest have agreed to bring in James McAtee from Manchester City for up to £30 million and Omari Hutchinson from Ipswich Town. They will also sign Arnaud Kalimuendo from Rennes for £26 million. Kalimuendo scored 17 goals in 33 Ligue 1 matches last season and is a promising young forward. Now, Forest are in talks with Juventus for midfielder Douglas Luiz, who played for Aston Villa before Italy. They are also in contact with Yunus Musah’s agents to strengthen their midfield. Nottingham Forest are hoping to finalize the deal for McAtee in the next 24 to 48 hours, increasing their ambition for the upcoming season.

FOREST’S BUSY SUMMER AND AMBITIONS

Last season, Nottingham Forest finished 7th in the Premier League, qualifying for the UEFA Conference League next season. Their aim to sign high-profile players matches their goal to compete in Europe and climb higher in the league table. James McAtee, who scored six goals and provided five assists for Manchester City last season, is expected to bring creativity to the midfield. The club has also added Dan Ndoye from Bologna for €40 million, with an extra €5 million in performance-related bonuses, as they see him as a replacement for Anthony Elanga, who moved to Newcastle United for £55 million after scoring nine goals for Forest last season.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR FOREST?

Forest’s Premier League season begins at home against Brentford, who finished 10th last season. Forest want to close the gap to the teams ahead of them, as they lost their spot in the Champions League and Europa League in the 2 last matchdays of the season. After playing Brentford, Forest will face Crystal Palace, who have already won the Community Shield this season after beating Premier League champions Liverpool, and won the FA Cup last season. With new signings coming in and more deals expected, the squad looks set for an exciting challenge both in the Premier League and Europa League. The club is racing against time to finalize the arrivals of Douglas Luiz and Yunus Musah before the window closes, with fans eagerly awaiting confirmation of these moves as Forest prepare for their European journey.