Nottingham Forest are being linked with a host of new players, with the latest name to emerge being Olympique de Marseille's Leonardo Balerdi. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to five possible arrivals and four potential exits. The hottest storyline right now concerns Angers' left wing-back Jacques Ekomie. Below are the latest updates on the most important transfer rumours surrounding the club.
Leonardo Balerdi
On Tuesday, it was reported that the future of Leonardo Balerdi, a 27-year-old Argentinian central defender for Olympique de Marseille, is considered uncertain despite his contract running until June 2028. Nottingham Forest has noted the player, who has 11 caps for Argentina. Interest in the former Borussia Dortmund player also remains from Atletico Madrid, Juventus, and AS Roma, though Marseille's position on a potential transfer is currently unknown.
Jacques Ekomie
Nottingham Forest is one of several clubs interested in Angers' 22-year-old left wing-back, Jacques Ekomié, according to a report on Tuesday. The Gabonese international is also being monitored by newly-promoted Coventry, Hamburg, and Schalke 04. RC Strasbourg is reportedly in positive discussions for the player, while Villarreal is also an interested party, with Ekomié said to be particularly attracted to their project. Angers understands it will be difficult to retain the player and wants a fee between €7 million and €10 million.
Daizen Maeda
Nottingham Forest is monitoring the situation of Celtic's Daizen Maeda, it was reported on Tuesday. The Japanese international has admitted that England is his dream destination. According to Football Insider, Celtic plan to accept a suitable offer for the attacker, which would allow him to play in the Premier League.
Elliot Anderson
There is significant transfer interest in Elliot Anderson ahead of the summer, with a Monday report indicating that Forest may demand a fee exceeding €120 million to sell him. Manchester City is said to be determined to sign the midfielder, who is regarded as an ideal signing by both Manchester clubs. Manager Vitor Pereira stated he does not have an answer on Anderson's future, adding that while anything can happen in the market, the club certainly wants to keep him.
Hayden Hackney
According to journalist Alan Nixon on Sunday, Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson is firm that he will not let Hayden Hackney leave for less than his market value. Premier League clubs, including Nottingham Forest, are reportedly interested. Gibson is reportedly preparing to demand a fee greater than £20 million and is willing to wait until the January 2027 window if necessary. Nixon also stated that Forest could seek to sign Hackney if they were to lose Elliot Anderson.
Morgan Gibbs-White
A report from TeamTalk on Saturday stated that Manchester United are keen on signing Morgan Gibbs-White. The English playmaker is not currently pushing for a move away from Nottingham Forest and has recently signed a long-term contract. The club also does not want to lose the player.
Neco Williams
On Thursday, BBC Sport reporter Sami Mokbel claimed that Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Everton and Manchester United have all made discreet enquiries about 25-year-old Neco Williams. Williams has three years remaining on his current deal, and Vitor Pereira’s side have reportedly opened talks with the Wales international over a contract extension. Forest has no intention of allowing Williams to depart and is hopeful that a formal contract offer will end rumours of an exit.
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