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Nottingham Forest are “exploring the signing” of centre-back Josip Sutalo from Dinamo Zagreb, according to a report.
The 23-year-old has been in the most sensible form at home Croatia, playing well in the Champions League and making his debut for the national team. These perfections caught the attention of scouts across Europe, with Forest now preparing to move.
That’s according to our Express colleagues, who also say Premier League rivals West Ham have “explored” the option of a deal this week. It is amid reports that David Moyes will point to Manchester United’s Harry Maguire in the same position.
Dutch giants Ajax have been negotiating a move for the young defender, but talks appear to have broken down and that could allow Forest to rush and move. , plus a sales clause.
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Forest is reportedly about to sign Arsenal goalkeeper Matt Turner.
Forest has at least one goalkeeper this summer, following the return of loaned players Dean Henderson and Keylor Navas to their parent clubs. Forest has been keen to make Henderson’s loan from Man United permanent this summer, but no deal has yet been reached. However, he remains a target and needs to return to Nottingham. In an unexpected twist, former Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has also been linked.
The Reds have turned their attention to Turner, and talks about a deal with Arsenal are moving forward. Giving an update on Twitter, movement expert Fabrizio Romano said Forest was about to score the goalkeeper when Arsenal moved in for Brentford’s David Raya.
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Forest reportedly made an offer for Colombian midfielder Wilmar Barrios.
The 29-year-old has been with Zenit St. Petersburg’s top Russian team in 2019 as an anchor of their midfield. Now, movement expert Fabrizio Romano says Forest has made an offer for Barrios, but they are from the Zenit interview.
He tweeted: “Nottingham Forest have submitted a formal proposal to sign Colombian midfielder Wilmar Barrios. I understand that the offer is about four million euros, but Zenit St. Petersburg rejected because they need much more to let Barrios go, about 15 million euros. “
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Forest is in “concrete negotiations” over a wonderful resolution to sign former Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel.
The 36-year-old is lately managing his industry with OGC Nice in France, having left Leicester last summer on a million-pound contract.
According to Eurosport Denmark, Forest is in “concrete negotiations” over a resolution for the goalkeeper, who won the league, Premier League, FA Cup and Community Shield staying in the East Midlands.
Sky Sports reports that “two unnamed Premier League clubs” have approached Nice about a possible move for Schmeichel. He is said to be “open” to talking to those groups ahead of a possible return to England.
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The forest had to settle for a 0-0 draw in its last preseason of the summer.
Reds young goalkeeper George Shelvey inspired Deutsche Bank Park after making several saves to maintain the sideline. Brennan Johnson also took his first minutes of preseason as he looks to improve his fitness ahead of the new campaign.
Elsewhere, newcomer Ola Aina made his third straight start for the Reds, while Forest’s other newcomer, Anthony Elanga, came off the bench and looked good.
But now the focus is on the first weekend of the new Premier League season and it will be a tall order for Steve Cooper’s side in a week’s time. The Reds will face Arsenal, last season’s runners-up, at Emirates Stadium.
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