Nottingham Forest Their eyes are on a new midfielder like… Nuno Espirito Santo He is looking to strengthen his squad this month, according to a recent report.
Nottingham Forest transfer news
The Reds find themselves in an unexpected situation Premier League The race for the title, as well as the race to secure their place in next season's Champions League. Given Forest's standing, this month may be an opportunity for Nuno and co to go out and strengthen the squad in a bid to achieve the unthinkable.
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Speculation has begun to accelerate in recent days, with the former Aston Villa midfielder involved Douglas Louise Linked to a move to the City Ground. The Brazilian joined Juventus in the summer, but the move has yet to pan out and he could now find himself back in the Premier League, helping Villa's Midlands rivals on loan.
Meanwhile, in addition to their interest in signing Luiz, Forest are also preparing a new bid to sign Paris forward Alber Yilmaz From Galatasaray. The Turkish giants have already rejected a bid from the Reds and remain confident they can keep the winger. However, there are still more than two weeks left in this transfer window, so Forest may not have given up yet.
Nottingham Forest are monitoring the versatile £8m midfielder
If a deal for Luiz does not work out, according to Turkish newspaper Taka Gazit, reported by Sport Witness. Nottingham Forest could turn their attention to Batista Mendywho monitor them before any possible move.
The 25-year-old, who mostly plays as a defensive midfielder but can also operate as a centre-back, plays for Turkish side Trabzonspor and has been doing so since September 2023. Mendy started his career at Nantes, but soon moved to FC Nantes. Angers SCO, impressed in Ligue 1 with over 70 appearances combined for both sides, earning him a move to Turkey, where he continued to play well.
The midfielder is under contract until the summer of 2027, but a move could be possible this month, with Forest having long-term interest. This report suggests that the Reds are monitoring Mendy's situation next He is being linked with a move to the City Ground A few months ago.
Trabzonspor are not under any pressure to sell the player, but it is said that they will listen to Mendy's offers. However, they will not negotiate unless an offer is made 10 million euroswhich amounts to approximately 8 million pounds sterling. At this stage, there are no signs that Forest have made a bid for Mendy this month, but he could become an option for the club if they need a new midfielder and if a deal for Luiz does not work out.