Nottingham Forest’s transfer plans for the new Premier League season are well underway with them kicking off the summer with several transfers in and out of the club.
So far, three new players have been signed, with the latest being midfielder Elliot Anderson who has joined from Newcastle United and is now officially part of the City Ground team.
Equally crucial is the task of reducing the team size. Forest have already begun this process, and more departures are expected.
£17m defender on Nuno’s radar
Forest have reportedly had their eye on Lyon defender Jake O’Brien in what is proving to be a busy transfer window.
The Reds have made a solid start to the summer, overseeing some incomings and outgoings. Three signings have been made so far, with midfielder Elliot Anderson the latest to put pen to paper at the City Ground after joining from Newcastle United.
Just as important as bolstering Nuno Espirito Santo’s squad is the need to trim numbers. Forest have made a start on that front, and further exits will follow.
Midfielder Orel Mangala and defender Moussa Niakhate are both expected to complete moves to Lyon. And according to The Athletic, the Reds discussed centre-back O’Brien “as an option” in their talks with the French club.
O’Brien remains on Lyon’s books for now but is seemingly not short of suitors. West Ham United and Everton are both said to be among the Premier League clubs keeping an eye on him.
Approaches made for the 23-year-old Republic of Ireland international so far are said to be based around a £17 million price tag. Crystal Palace will reportedly bank 25 percent of the profit of any sale, following O’Brien’s move from Selhurst Park to Lyon 12 months ago.
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