In order to advance in the Premier League, Nottingham Forest understood they needed to execute their summer transfer strategy flawlessly.
Although it is still early, the Reds appear to have made some excellent commercial decisions. Some of their recent acquisitions have already made an impression, while others are just getting started.
For the club, that particular window was crucial. The transactions made should only necessitate minor adjustments to the team come January.
The key to unlocking Gibbs-White in Steve Cooper’s plan is Forest’s center defense.
What we observed during Forest training
However, because a number of players have contracts that are set to expire at the end of the season, Forest will soon need to make some important decisions. They can either cash in when the window reopens or offer new terms if they don’t want to take the chance of having those players leave for free the following summer.
Although it may still seem far off, January will arrive soon. In light of this, let’s examine the players the Reds will need to decide on.
Henri Horvath
The goalkeeper’s January departure may be a possibility, according to head coach Steve Cooper. Horvath was not included on the 25-man Premier League roster because Forest brought in Matt Turner and Odysseas Vlachodimos to contend for the No. 1 position, while Wayne Hennessey was viewed as the backup goalkeeper.
The American undoubtedly wants to be playing games after having a fantastic loan season at Luton Town last season. At the City Ground, he won’t receive that, thus a change of scenery may be in order.
Invoice Hennessey
The Reds are unlikely to consider releasing two goalkeepers in January. Hennessey has fallen in the standings after at least serving as a backup on the bench the previous season, but history shows that things may swiftly change due to injuries and suspensions.
He is ready to help out if needed. But it’s still unclear what the summer will bring.
