Four deals Nottingham Forest could do before transfer window deadline as key calls loom

As Nottingham Forest attempts to complete their January window business, deadline day is growing huge. The Reds have until 11 p.m. on Monday, February 3, to finalize deals, and the next four days should be exciting. Keeping an eye on the proper incomings and outgoings is especially important because Nuno Espirito Santo’s team is in a strong position in the Premier League standings. Forest has not yet added any new players, with the exception of bringing back goalie Wayne Hennessey on a temporary basis. Defender Andrew Omobamidele, who signed a loan deal to Strasbourg last week, is the lone notable departure going in the other direction.

Although the City Ground has had a rather slow month thus far, arrivals and departures are still possible prior to the deadline next week. We examine the current status of some of the major transactions the Reds could approve below. Despite their best attempts, Forest was unable to finalize a striker deal in the summer. This time, they have a few days to increase their firepower.

Wissa, a forward for Brentford, is one of the names that have been connected to the Reds.They are expected to make another attempt after their previous bid, which was reportedly in the range of £18–22 million, was rejected.Thomas Frank, the manager of the Bees, has stuck to his earlier in the window statement that the 28-year-old is “not for sale.” “He has been our leading number nine and done fantastic, so I cannot see why we should sell him,” he stated last week. The Juventus midfielder has been linked to the Reds, but it appears they would have to contend with fierce competition to sign him. Luiz is rumored to want a move to the City Ground or to the defending Premier League champions, and Manchester City is one of the teams that has reportedly expressed interest.

According to reports, City wants to sign the 26-year-old on a straight loan, but it seems like Juventus would not accept that.It is reported that the Italian powerhouses would rather have a loan with a buyout clause or a permanent transfer.There has been talk of the player being valued between €50 and €45 million (£42 and £37 million). Forest is “trying” to recruit Luiz and would be “willing to make a bigger investment” than their Premier League competitors, according to the Brazilian daily Bolavip. As a move is sought, the player’s agents are reportedly “in frequent contact” with European teams. Fulham, Manchester United, and Chelsea are reportedly interested as well. The Reds’ financial situation will undoubtedly affect both the number and type of signings they pursue.

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