Nottingham Forest believe they can sign “exceptional” £50m star this summer
Nottingham Forest retain hope of claiming a Champions League slot and could look to sanction a statement deal this summer if they manage to pull off that feat at the City Ground.
Nottingham Forest look to make a summer statement
The Tricky Trees have endured a frustrating few weeks in their hunt for continental qualification. However, they could still find a fairytale ending if Nuno Espirito Santo can rectify a run of one win in five matches. Inevitably, Nottingham Forest were going to drop points towards the business end of the season. Still, they have a favourable run-in compared to some of their direct competitors for a European slot.
Should they manage to secure a place in either the Champions League, Europa League or Europa Conference League, an exciting summer could lie in waiting at the City Ground and some intriguing targets are said to be on their radar.
Girona midfielder Yangel Herrera is on Nottingham Forest’s radar and could be an early contender to replace Morgan Gibbs-White, who is being lined up by Manchester City.
On the same token, the Tricky Trees are willing to make a significant offer to sign Juventus defender Federico Gatti, even if the Italy international is happy to remain in Turin as it stands.
Evaluating the last couple of years, speculating to accumulate is a strategy that has worked in the Midlands. PSR regulations will need to be adhered to, but there are plenty of sellable assets to make up any shortfall if Nottingham Forest need to bite the bullet.
Now, Espirito Santo is plotting a move for a talented midfielder that could be open to a fresh challenge this summer, per developments.
Nottingham Forest turn attention to Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott
According to Football Insider, Nottingham Forest hold growing belief that they can sign Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott as his future at Anfield remains up for debate this summer.
Arne Slot is set to make a decision on the former Blackburn Rovers loan star. He is keen to play regular Premier League football at this stage of his career and is open to the possibility of switching sides once the window opens.
Nottingham Forest believe they could match Liverpool’s asking price of between £40 million and £50 million for the England Under-21 international. Intriguingly, he has emerged as a contingency plan if Gibbs-White were to join Manchester City as the Citizens plot how to replace outgoing legend Kevin De Bruyne.
Labelled “exceptional” by Rio Ferdinand, 22-year-old playmaker Elliott has recorded a long-ball accuracy rate of 78.9% on Premier League duty. Nevertheless, his chances to shine at Liverpool have been limited, putting Nottingham Forest in an advantageous position to land his signature.
Having said that, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Bournemouth and Newcastle United are also in pursuit, so there is plenty of work to be done if they are serious about winning the race for Elliott.
