Nottingham Forest is being linked with a move for Canadian international striker Jonathan David, headlining the latest transfer updates from the City Ground. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to six possible arrivals and three potential exits. The hottest storyline right now concerns Žan Vipotnik, and below is the latest news on the most important transfer rumours surrounding the club.
Jonathan David
On Wednesday, it was reported that Juventus will permit 26-year-old Canadian international Jonathan David to leave this summer on the condition that they secure a contract with another top international striker. TEAMtalk has confirmed that intermediaries with knowledge of the player's situation have approached a number of Premier League clubs. Nottingham Forest is among a long list of clubs that have reportedly been updated on the striker's availability, which also includes Manchester United, Aston Villa, Newcastle, Tottenham, Brighton, Everton, Sunderland, and Leeds. While representatives for David publicly insist the player is settled, they are aware an opportunity to leave could arise. According to sources cited by TEAMtalk, those chances will increase significantly if Juventus persuades Dusan Vlahovic to sign a new deal, and the club has re-engaged in contract talks with Vlahovic.
Benjamin Nygren
It is expected that Celtic's top scorer, 24-year-old Swedish winger Benjamin Nygren, will attract interest from clubs in Europe and England at the end of the season, according to a Wednesday update. Former Aberdeen CEO Keith Wyness stated his belief that Celtic will be compelled to sell the Swedish player, and he also thinks the player will be acquired quickly in the summer. With Nygren's contract running until 2029, it is likely Celtic will attempt to increase his price. While there has been no concrete interest yet, the SciSports’ Career Advice tool has identified Nottingham Forest as a potential club with a Club Fit score of 73, also listing Fiorentina, Bournemouth, Valencia, and Lille as other strong possibilities.
Elliot Anderson
On Monday, AS reported that Manchester United wants to sign one of the best players for the position and has allocated a budget of 200 million euros to recruit a replacement for Casemiro, with Elliot Anderson being one of the favourites. Previously, on Saturday, a report from The Mirror stated that Manchester United are expected to compete to sign the Nottingham Forest midfielder this summer, adding that both Manchester clubs are said to be preparing bids worth £75 million (€85m). That same day, Fichajes reported that Arsenal are the most recent club to show interest, while Forest insist they will not consider offers below £100 million.
Murillo
According to a source on Saturday, Manchester United are in talks with Nottingham Forest over a summer deal for Murillo. An X account also posted that talks were underway, adding that the player is keen to play for one of England's big clubs. Fraser Fletcher reported that Murillo's left-footedness makes him an appealing fit for Manchester United's defence and that Nottingham Forest are increasingly likely to sell if they receive offers of £60m-£70m. Separately, Brazilian outlet RTI Esporte reported that Forest want at least €70m for the defender. On Thursday, TEAMtalk reported that Manchester United are interested in a triple deal for Murillo, Anderson, and Gibbs-White, with Murillo expected to command a fee of €57m (£50m).
Žan Vipotnik
Nottingham Forest have shown interest in Swansea City's 23-year-old striker Žan Vipotnik, according to a Monday update. Sunderland and Rangers also have an interest in the player, who is the top scorer in the EFL Championship. It is understood that Rangers are leading the race for the Slovenia international, and their likely participation in a top European competition gives them an advantage. Swansea City are expected to face a challenge to keep Vipotnik this summer. Reports from January and February 2026 indicated Swansea set a firm asking price of £15 million for the player.
Stefan de Vrij
According to a report from Gazzetta.gr on Monday, Nottingham Forest are connected with Inter central defender Stefan de Vrij. The 33-year-old Dutch international's contract at Inter expires this summer, which would make him a free agent. The defender has also been identified as a potential target for Al Ittihad, Bologna, and Benfica.
Federico Gatti
On Saturday, Tuttomercato reported that Juventus defender Federico Gatti is attracting growing interest from Italian clubs Roma and Milan, as well as from English clubs Tottenham and Nottingham Forest. Prior to that, Tuttosport reported that Juventus are open to selling the defender, who is also a target for West Ham United.
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