Arnaud Kalimuendo Set To Join Nottingham Forest In €31.5m Transfer From Rennes

Nottingham Forest will sign Arnaud Kalimuendo from Rennes for €31.5 million. The striker will have a medical soon.

WHAT HAS HAPPENED?

Nottingham Forest have agreed a deal with Rennes for Arnaud Kalimuendo. The transfer will be for around €31.5 million, making Kalimuendo one of Forest’s priciest signings this window.

The 23-year-old French forward scored 17 goals in 33 Ligue 1 games last season while Rennes finished 12th in Ligue 1, cementing Kalimuendo’s status as one of the most promising forwards in the league. As per reports, Kalimuendo will become Forest’s latest attacking addition under manager Nuno Espirito Santo, joining a team that has also recently signed James McAtee and Omari Hutchinson.

CONTEXT: FOREST, RENNES AND KALIMUENDO

Nottingham Forest finished 7th in the Premier League last season, qualifying for the UEFA Conference League next season.

Nuno Espirito Santo is hoping for a better season, and the arrival of Kalimuendo is viewed as a potential game-changer for the squad. Forest’s first match of the new season is against Brentford, who finished 13th, serving as an immediate test for the team and their new striker. Losing Kalimuendo is a huge loss to Rennes, given his excellent season where he was one of Rennes’ key players, starting practically every game and leading the offense until this transfer.

WHAT NEXT FOR FOREST AND KALIMUENDO?

The next step for Kalimuendo is to undergo a medical and join Forest ahead of their upcoming match against Brentford. Nottingham Forest are getting ready for a busy end to the transfer window, trying to sign key players, and they hope to finalize paperwork and medical checks within 48 hours. Forest need goals this season to win early points and move closer to European spots. Kalimuendo wants to show himself in the Premier League and rejuvenate Forest’s attack as they attempt to improve results this season.