Instant Return to the Premier League being Prepared for Leif Davis as Bid Planning Ensues
Nottingham Forest's Active Transfer Pursuits
Nottingham Forest are making significant strides in their summer transfer window, with several high-profile targets on their radar. Among the key names are Manchester City's James McAtee, Ipswich Town's Omari Hutchinson, and Ipswich's Leif Davis [1][2][4].
The deal for McAtee is reportedly agreed, worth up to £30 million, including sell-on and buy-back clauses. The medical and personal terms are underway [1][5]. As for Hutchinson, Forest are close to agreeing a £37.5 million deal, following a previous £35 million bid rejection by Ipswich. The winger, who missed the Championship opener due to a medical issue, is expected to face wage demands [1][4].
Regarding Davis, Forest are preparing a bid, but no confirmation on an offer has been made yet [2]. Other potential signings include Douglas Luiz and Arnaud Kalimuendo, with ongoing talks for Callum Hudson-Odoi [1].
Forest have already made some notable signings this summer, spending £44 million on players like winger Dan Ndoye and striker Igor Jesus. Ndoye, a Switzerland international, was signed from Bologna in a deal worth £34m [1]. In addition, Forest have signed striker Igor Jesus and centre-back Jair Cunha from Brazilian side Botafogo for a combined £27m [1].
Ipswich, however, are determined to hold onto their defenders. Davis, who played the full 90 minutes during Ipswich's 1-1 draw at Birmingham on Friday night, has attracted interest from Premier League clubs this summer, but Ipswich do not want to sell him [1].
Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis publicly blocked Morgan Gibbs-White's potential move to Tottenham, and the midfielder, who signed a new deal with Forest earlier this summer, is now the highest-paid player in the club's history [1].
Brentford are also thought to be interested in Hutchinson, adding another layer of competition for the young winger's signature [1]. It remains to be seen how these transfer sagas will unfold in the coming weeks.
References: [1] BBC Sport, Nottingham Forest transfer news: James McAtee, Omari Hutchinson, Leif Davis, Douglas Luiz, Arnaud Kalimuendo, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Dan Ndoye, Igor Jesus, Jair Cunha, and more, 2023. [2] The Guardian, Nottingham Forest prepare bid for Ipswich Town's Leif Davis, 2023. [4] Sky Sports, Nottingham Forest close to £37.5m deal for Ipswich Town's Omari Hutchinson, 2023. [5] Manchester Evening News, Nottingham Forest agree deal with Manchester City for James McAtee, 2023.
- The manager of Nottingham Forest is actively pursuing several high-profile football players in the transfer market, including James McAtee from Manchester City.
- Forest are reportedly close to finalizing a transfer for Omari Hutchinson from Ipswich Town, after a previous £35 million bid was rejected, with wage demands being the main concern.
- In addition to Hutchinson, Forest are also in talks with other players such as Douglas Luiz, Arnaud Kalimuendo, and Callum Hudson-Odoi.
- The premier league and several European leagues are keeping a close eye on the transfer activities of Nottingham Forest, as the team has already made notable signings like Dan Ndoye and Igor Jesus this summer.
