Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth battling for player – €20m needed for transfer
Some months ago, West Ham United had tried to sign Juventus’ Samuel Mbangula without success. The winger is now attracting attention from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth.
The newspaper claim Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest are moving for Mbangula and are key competitors in the chase. There is also interest from Bundesliga, where Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig could be willing to make offers.
The player and his entourage are waiting to be told about Juve’s final decision before they start to consider any offers that come their way.
The Old Lady believe that they can make a significant capital profit from Mbangula’s sale. Both Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth would have to shell out a fee of €20m to get him.
The 21-year-old played 32 times in all competitions during the 2024/25 season, scoring four goals and racking up five assists.
Bournemouth already know it’s worth taking a look when Juventus decide to cash in on a talent rather than developing them further, as they found out with Dean Huijsen.
Director of football asks Manchester City for list of possible signings – One name ‘stands out’
Girona director of football Quique Cárcel has contacted Manchester City to ask for a list of players his club would be able to sign on loan next season.
That’s according to Catalunya Radio, via Estadio Deportivo, who report that Cárcel wants to get ahead of the game and use the relationship with Manchester City as soon as possible.
Both clubs are owned by the City Football Group and so have regularly shared players, with several Manchester City youngsters spending time at the Spanish club over the years. Savinho moved from Girona to the Etihad last summer.
Cárcel is now planning for next season, and has contacted Pep Guardiola’s side to ask for a list of possible loanees. He wants to get ahead of the game and plan his squad accordingly with a list of options that might be available at the Etihad.
