Before making an astounding number of new signings and winning back to the Premier League last season, some might have wondered if Nottingham Forest had overextended themselves in the transfer window, throwing Steve Cooper’s team out of balance. But after a year, the Midlands club appears capable of easily securing their second consecutive season of survival in England’s top division.
A team looking to put some distance between themselves and the dropzone should be winning Forest’s pivotal six-point match against Luton Town in their first game back following the international break.
Players like Morgan Gibbs-White and Taiwo Awoniyi have been especially successful for Forest, leading their team to their most memorable moment of the season—a 1-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Despite Cooper’s abundance of attacking options, City Ground officials are reportedly still considering a January transfer window move for one wantaway forward, possibly as a result of Awoniyi’s injury.
News about Nottingham Forest transfers
In what ended up being a successful transfer window, Nottingham Forest reportedly spent €122 million (£106 million) on a number of names, including Anthony Elanga and Callum Hudson-Odoi. But because they will know they have to keep their foot on the gas, the Midlands club may decide to rejoin the market.
The most recent transfer rumor involving Michy Batshuayi appears to be good for Forest as well. The forward has reportedly asked to leave his current team, Fenerbahce, according to the Turkish newspaper Sozcu. Forest and RC Lens are reportedly tracking the former Premier League winner, who will reportedly only cost €10 million (£9 million).
One could easily argue that Forest doesn’t need Batshuayi with Awoniyi, Origi, and Chris Wood available up top. But considering his Premier League background, desire to move for more playing time, and affordable price, he might be a viable option to add that extra layer of depth in case any more injuries occur.
