AdminNottingham Forest are actively working to strengthen their squad before the transfer deadline, with a focus on signing a new forward. The club’s owner, Evangelos Marinakis, is keen to add to the team’s attacking options, particularly with Callum Hudson-Odoi out injured indefinitely. Chris Wood is currently the team’s top goalscorer, with Taiwo Awoniyi providing backup from the bench.
The Reds have been linked with several players, including Matheus Cunha, who is valued at around £70 million. However, it’s unlikely that Wolves will let him go in the midst of a relegation battle. Another target is Premier League striker Yoane Wissa, who has scored 11 goals for Brentford this season. Wissa has been coy about a potential move to Forest, but it’s understood that the club is confident of signing him before the deadline.
According to Sky Sports reporter Rob Jones, a source at the City Ground has told him that Forest are optimistic about signing Wissa. However, Brentford manager Thomas Frank has stated that Wissa is not for sale. Wissa would be a quality addition to the Forest squad, as he knows the Premier League and would require little time to settle in. With only a year left on his contract, plus an option for another year, Forest need to be careful not to overspend on his transfer fee.
The club is in a good financial position and is currently doing well in the league table. While Wissa would be a great signing, Forest may choose to revisit the deal in the summer if it doesn’t work out before the deadline. The club is mindful of the Premier League’s spending cap and doesn’t want to risk breaching it, having been deducted four points last season for financial irregularities.
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