Nottingham Forest Transfer Rumours

10 Jun 2026 21:34:46
Rumours:

Savona on his way to Atalanta.

Forest have rejected a £106M plus add-ons bid for Anderson. Looking for a new British record which was £125M for Isak.

A Saudi club want Vitor Pareaira. I think it's his agent trying to squeeze more out of Forest in contract negotiations getting Saudi clubs in on it.



Several defenders mentioned. Theatre from Belgium is the most well known who is a left sided CB who can play LB. We have Murillo and 6 CBs at leas already don't we? Is Murillo leaving?

I want us to wrap up a deal for Mateta and another for Openda. We need pacy attacker and a big goal scorer as Wood can't play enough games.

11 Jun 2026 11:03:59
I'd be sorry to see Savona go, Cylist. The lads got talent (though better at CB than as an emergency full back, and we do have a lot of CBs). Perhaps he's homesick, or wants a regular starting place after his comeback from injury.


I agree with the agent playing with VP's contract. It's also a warning to Mr M that he won't hang around if things don't go his way with incomings and outgoings, plus pre-season preparations.

11 Jun 2026 13:10:28
Savona looked good. If they are looking at defenders we don't need, they are going to ship some of them out.

Are we waiting on signing a striker until we know Anderson is going/staying as we don't know the budget? I think that is a mistake, if so. Get the best attackers in we can, quickly, and get them settled.

11 Jun 2026 13:12:26
Romano: The club wants more than £120 million as a fixed fee before they would even consider allowing Anderson to leave.

Not bonuses or add-ons; they are on top of the £120M!

11 Jun 2026 13:13:03
And the endless reports that we are in for Frattesi are back.

08 Jun 2026 12:57:11
Seen a few reports Elango might be on his way back.

07 Jun 2026 20:01:00
Rumour: We are in for Said El Mala from Koln. Age 19, winger, and scored 19 goals last season.

08 Jun 2026 20:16:09
I'm guessing we won't be the only ones. I'm surprised he hasn't been linked with Dortmund or Bayern. 🌳

11 Jun 2026 17:49:14
👆 The only thing pointless is that comment on the 'Rumours' section of the site. Happy Bin Dipping Balloons. 🌳

04 Jun 2026 22:26:11
Rumour round up

Keeper: Jack Butland, Rangers. Entering final year but 33y.o.

CD Jan Ziokovski, 21, Polish, Roma.

CF Openda, 26, Leipzig. Scored loads of goals before but had a crap season on loan at Juve.



CF: We are going to bid £25M for Mateta. 😎😎


MF: Hayden Hackney keeps coming up but I reckon it's an agent trying to get another club to offer him more wages (Everton).

04 Jun 2026 23:38:22
Fratessi?

08 Jun 2026 14:12:23
Just a Cappuccino for me, thanks Bse. 😃😂

02 Jun 2026 16:04:31
Rumor: Nottingham Forest ready fresh £25m Jean-Philippe Mateta
(Football Insider)

The Frenchman is out of contract in June 2027 and the Eagles are looking to cash in on him ahead of next term, with a new deal still looking unlikely.



Mateta’s price tag has now dropped down to the £25million mark, and sources say that Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is prepared to back Vitor Pereira to fund the addition of a new frontman.

Upgrade?

Looks like silly season is about to start.

03 Jun 2026 21:28:30
He would be an amazing signing mate. 👍🌳

04 Jun 2026 07:23:35
He is a strong game-changer. We have to move on Kalimuendo most likely, and maybe Awoniyi, although he looked very solid at the end of the season. He could be a good squad and cup player. Having Wood, Mateta, and Jesus is a very solid forward line. I still think we need some serious pace on the wing, and another CB.

04 Jun 2026 10:26:17
Mateta always looks a handful when I've seen him play. Big, strong, and quick, he'd be a great replacement for Woody, who's not getting any younger.
I think Woody has the edge on him as a finisher and goal scorer?

06 Jun 2026 08:54:12
Not a chance.

06 Jun 2026 10:57:32
Please expand on that comment, Stab mate.

08 Jun 2026 11:34:03
Is Stabinheart Forest? 🙄

08 Jun 2026 14:15:41
I don't know, Cyclist. It was a genuine question, seeking clarification. Does "Not a chance" mean Mateta won't be arriving at Forest, or that Woody is a better finisher?

10 Jun 2026 13:57:50
Maybe he was stating that Woody is really Benjamin Button. 🌳

10 Jun 2026 17:04:25
We will, perhaps, never know, will we, RRH. Tantalising or what? 😃 🤔

27 May 2026 20:03:11
Anderson to Man City done deal. Booooooo judas.

28 May 2026 21:33:19
They'll get hit with embargo. 😁

21 May 2026 20:54:50
All the reports are saying that Palmer Foden and Gibbs White are set to miss out on the 26 man squad but Jordan the crab Henderson is included!! 😡😡

15 May 2026 17:18:26
Manager rumour: In spite of rumours suggesting Marco Silva is wanted by Marinakis, he is set to reject Nottingham Forest and is in talks to take over at Benfica as Jose Mourinho's replacement.

Forest really missed a trick when they appointed Ange instead of Mourinho when he was interested.



No idea why Marinakis would want to replace our boss, but hopefully it's just hot air designed to ensure VP doesn't ask for too much money. Agents and clubs play some funny games, folks.

15 May 2026 19:33:17
Morinho would never have come to us for 3 reasons mate
Firstly, he would have wanted total control over every aspect of the club, complete anathema to our owner.
Secondly, as an elite manager he only runs elite clubs ie Champions League at the very least
Thirdly, he's not mentally ill .😂😂🤔🤔

15 May 2026 20:10:16
Mourinho wasn't at a bigger club when he was interested.

15 May 2026 20:11:06
Don't forget, there are only 13 clubs on Earth with more valuable squads. We are an elite club. We have to play and act like it now.

15 May 2026 21:57:41
Maurinho is a fraud, end of.

16 May 2026 09:55:43
I read last night that Mr M is preparing a new long term contract for VP. 🌳

16 May 2026 10:49:18
Cyclist, it pains me to say this, mate, but Forest do not look like or show the characteristics of a big club. It's not comparing like for like with us and Benfica. They are a big fish in a smaller pool. Overtaken by Porto, they are to the Portuguese like Man Utd are to the UK. Fallen on comparatively hard times (but recently recovering under Carrick). Spurs are another big club but have fallen off a cliff recently, likewise Chelsea.
Dont get me wrong, Forest have punched way way above their weight historically and recently but they dont, atm, exhibit the characteristics of a big club imo.
Firstly, and obviously, we dont have a big stadium and a general overall big income.


Secondly, our budget for new players and our turnover is a fraction of the big 4 or 5z.
Thirdly, we don't employ "super managers" who have the final say in everything like Pep at Man City, Arteta at Arsenal, and, yes, Mourinho at wherever he goes.
Lastly, big clubs are generally very well run and don't get through 4 managers a season. Performance wise, we have struggled in 3 of the 4 seasons since promotion and are a byword for instability.
I'd argue that the Aston Villa's of this world are way ahead of us on the road to becoming a big club and even the Brentford's and Bournemouth's, with their tiny resources, are steaming ahead.

17 May 2026 21:55:50
When Mourinho was interested, he was at a smaller club than us and we hadn't just had 4 managers in a season.

🙄😆

19 May 2026 10:17:33
Cyclist, I guess we will just have to add Jose Mourinho to the list of the lost greats such as Gareth Bale and Guy Whittingham, won't we?. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

04 Jun 2026 07:25:46
Besred, how is he a fraud? Look at his CV. How can you know a man when you can't even spell his name?! Lol.

29 Apr 2026 13:28:14
My team and formation to beat Villa on Thursday Ortega Aina Milenkovic Jair Cunha Williams Hutchinson Sangare Anderson Gibbs White Jesus Wood.

29 Apr 2026 21:08:18
I'd go with that Munmad, just about full strength. We do have an extra day to recover and we aren't travelling very far. No extra time tomorrow.
I express my usual 2 wishes, a win and no injuries. 🤞 🤞 🤞

03 May 2026 13:08:36
If Aina not fit, use Netz, he's good.

04 May 2026 09:47:17
Bse, mate, Netz looks very good but he's not in the Europa squad.

05 May 2026 11:33:11
I think MM, the side VP, will pick the AV. It is the side from last Thursday, assuming injuries have resolved. Although last night demonstrated we have a very strong 2nd 11. There is no doubt it will be a feisty match, and AV will try to nail Anderson. Although, as he is from the NE, he will take no prisoners either! I am looking forward to this match.


MGW will desperately want to play, but it's the medical team's decision.

It is disappointing that neither Netz or Awoniyi are in the squad! Was this SD's decision? Do we get another chance to pick a squad for the final.

28 Apr 2026 11:58:44
I've just been reading Forest are supposedly lining up Gregory Lorenzi to replace Edu. He's been in charge of recruitment for French club, Brest. Got to laugh the manager has fell out with him, not agreeing to his signings. Ring any bells, he'd fit in just great at Forest.

29 Apr 2026 12:02:04
Sounds like he knows how to pick up a player for profit. Could be a good addition if he's able to work closely alongside the manager.