The latest transfer updates concerning Nottingham Forest include a new potential target from Serie A, Issa Doumbia. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to four possible arrivals and two potential exits. The hottest storyline right now is about Arne Engels. Below are the latest updates on the most important transfer rumours.
Issa Doumbia
On Tuesday, it was reported that Nottingham Forest are interested in Venezia's Italian and Ivorian midfielder Issa Doumbia. They are one of several Premier League clubs, including Newcastle, Crystal Palace, and Brighton, to have watched the 22-year-old in recent months. Intermediaries have confirmed growing interest from the English top flight for the Italy Under-21s international. Chelsea and Everton are also among the interested clubs, alongside Serie A's Napoli, Inter Milan, and AC Milan, and Portuguese teams Benfica and Sporting. Doumbia's contract runs until 2029, and with Venezia on course for promotion, the club is in a strong negotiating position. Reports from April 2026 state Venezia's asking price is €15 million.
Tiago Gabriel
Nottingham Forest are interested in Lecce's 21-year-old Portuguese centre-back, Tiago Gabriel, and had a scout present on Monday, according to reports on Tuesday. AC Milan and Brentford are also competing for the player. Lecce is asking for €30M for Gabriel and rejected a bid from Brentford in January for €17M plus €3M in bonuses.
Elliot Anderson
According to Fabrizio Romano on Sunday, Manchester City have started very advanced conversations with representatives for Elliot Anderson and are making efforts to sign him. Romano stated that talks with the player's side are very good, but nothing is finalized or completed. He also reported that regarding club-to-club discussions with Nottingham Forest, the situation is not yet close, as negotiations will start later. Romano added that Forest wants a record and a significant fee for the midfielder.
Arne Engels
In January, Celtic rejected a £25 million bid from Nottingham Forest for Arne Engels. According to an update on Tuesday from Italian journalist Lorenzo Lepore, Forest are still monitoring the situation. Other clubs are also interested, and Forest could return with another offer in the summer.
Hayden Hackney
On Monday, former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown stated to Football Insider that Nottingham Forest could increase their interest in Hayden Hackney in the coming weeks. It is understood that the Reds view him as the Championship’s best midfielder. Brown suggested that it will be impossible for Middlesbrough to retain Hackney if they remain a second-tier club next season.
Arnaud Kalimuendo
According to a Bild report on Tuesday, Eintracht Frankfurt is pursuing Arnaud Kalimuendo. The management at Eintracht Frankfurt considers the player to be a perfect match and is attempting to sign him on a permanent basis. However, with a 27-million-euro purchase option, he is currently considered too expensive.
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