Having sorted out the future of head coach Nuno Espirito Santo, Nottingham Forest are now ready to intensify their activeness in the transfer window as they look to finish in top 6 next season.
Santo was offered a new three years deal after leading the club to their highest league finish in 30 years and qualification for UEFA European competition for the first time since 1995/96.
The club is now moving boldly in the transfer window after reports say they are now in talks to sign Yunus Musah from AC Milan.
The 22-year-old, who has been a hot topic of conversation in recent days among Premier League sides, has been heavily linked with clubs like West Ham United, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Serie A champions Napoli. His potential is deemed to be of value additions to bolster the quality in their squad ahead of next season.
Napoli had emerged early frontrunners to sign the USMNT star and went on to reach a verbal agreement with Milan for him worth €25 million (£21.5m / $29m) including bonuses but have now stepped back as Milan have increased their asking price and now want €25m plus add-ons.
Although the player fancies Antonio Conte’s style of play and would prefer a move to Napoli, recent events suggest that he might end up in the Premier League with Santo being a big admirer of the player and Forest having established contacts with his camp.
The American who had previously spent time in Arsenal academy is expected to make his decision as he wants to take the next step in his career, especially after Milan fell down to eighth in Serie A last season and lost the Coppa Italia final, which overshadowed their triumph in the Supercoppa Italiana.
Nottingham Forest are beginning to open up their accounts to splash the cash as Softfootball shared earlier that the club have reportedly agreed to sign Lyon 20-year old, Malick Fofana.
Chelsea have been dealt a transfer blow as Nottingham Forest reportedly agreed a deal to sign the Blues-linked Malick Fofana from Lyon.
Fofana has been a shining light for Lyon since his switch from Gent in January 2024, accumulating 41 appearances across all competitions and contributing 11 goals and six assists last season.
