Nottingham Forest's summer transfer plans are taking shape, with the latest reports linking the club to Napoli midfielder Eljif Elmas. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to 4 possible arrivals and 6 potential exits, with the hottest storyline right now concerning Jonathan David. Below are the latest updates on the most important transfer rumours surrounding the club.
Eljif Elmas
On Wednesday, it was reported that Nottingham Forest is interested in Napoli's 26-year-old midfielder Eljif Elmas, whose performances have been monitored by the club's scouts in recent months. Scouts from Newcastle United have also been observing the player, while Manchester United is also monitoring the North Macedonian ahead of a potential summer transfer. Elmas, who is on loan at the Italian club from RB Leipzig, has a contract with the German club until 2028 and his deal includes a release clause of 16 million euros. He was signed by RB Leipzig from Napoli in January 2024 for a reported fee of €24 million.
Matz Sels
West Ham United is exploring a potential move for Nottingham Forest's 34-year-old Belgian goalkeeper Matz Sels, according to a report on Tuesday. The transfer is reportedly contingent on West Ham remaining in the Premier League and Nottingham Forest being relegated. Sels, who joined Forest from Strasbourg in February 2024, reportedly wishes to continue playing in a top European league, preferably the Premier League, despite having been linked with Club Brugge. His contract at Nottingham Forest is valid until mid-2027.
Ramon Hendriks
On Monday, Sky Sports Deutschland reported that VfB Stuttgart has set a starting price of forty million euros for Ramon Hendriks. Nottingham Forest showed concrete interest in Hendriks last winter, but Stuttgart was only willing to negotiate during the summer transfer window. According to various sources, Feyenoord reportedly secured a resale percentage when Hendriks was transferred to Stuttgart in the summer of 2024.
Elliot Anderson
Indykaila reported on Monday that Manchester United are negotiating for Elliot Anderson, a midfielder from Nottingham Forest who is valued at £70 million ($93.6 million). This came after rumours on Thursday suggested that Michael Carrick's side were ready to attempt to sign Anderson, but that the Red Devils were expected to be unsuccessful as the player is close to finalising an agreement with Man City.
Ibrahim Sangaré
Manchester United are reportedly evaluating the potential signing of Nottingham Forest midfielder Ibrahim Sangaré as part of their summer squad planning, it was reported on Wednesday. According to Football Insider, the Ivory Coast international has attracted the interest of Manchester United’s scouting department. It is believed that Sangaré is one of several players being considered, and a potential transfer could be contingent on whether the club first signs other priority targets who are higher on their transfer shortlist.
Morgan Gibbs-White
According to a source on X on Monday, Liverpool have identified Nottingham Forest playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White as one of their primary targets for a summer rebuild in midfield. The report states that alongside Barella, Gibbs-White has emerged as a major target for the club, as signing a player with Premier League experience could provide an immediate impact.
Arnaud Kalimuendo
Arnaud Kalimuendo is currently on loan at Eintracht Frankfurt from Nottingham Forest, and a Wednesday report from Sport Bild states the German club plans to keep him. The purchase option is set at 27 million euros, an amount that may be too high for Frankfurt, who will likely try to negotiate a lower price. A contract until 2031 is reportedly prepared for Kalimuendo at Eintracht Frankfurt if a deal is reached.
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