Nottingham Forest striker Arnaud Kalimuendo will stay at the City Ground after a proposed move to Eintracht Frankfurt fell through over the transfer fee. The German club has abandoned its pursuit of a permanent deal for the French forward after baulking at Forest's valuation.
Forest head coach Oliver Glasner was keen to retain Kalimuendo, who is under contract with the Premier League club until 2030. The 24-year-old impressed during a loan spell with Frankfurt in the latter half of last season, prompting their interest in a full transfer. However, negotiations stalled with the clubs unable to agree on a price, with Forest demanding more than €30 million. Sky Germany confirmed the outcome, stating "the French striker will remain at Nottingham Forest."
The primary obstacle was financial. Eintracht Frankfurt, while keen to secure Kalimuendo following his productive loan, judged the asking price set by Nottingham Forest to be too high. The Premier League side placed a value exceeding €30 million on the player, a figure the Bundesliga outfit was unwilling to meet. This impasse led Frankfurt to officially end their interest, turning their attention to other targets. For Forest, the decision reflects both their valuation of a player they signed for a significant fee and Glasner's desire to work with him in the current campaign.
His retention adds depth and competition to Oliver Glasner's attacking options as Forest handle the early season. The team currently sits 15th in the Premier League table with one point from two matches, having scored two goals and conceded three. Kalimuendo offers a different profile and will be pushing for minutes as Forest seeks greater offensive output. Supporters can track the squad's composition and performance data on our dedicated squad and stats pages. His continued presence provides Glasner with more tactical flexibility ahead of a busy schedule.
The news arrives as Nottingham Forest prepares for its next Premier League fixture at home to Tottenham on September 5th. After a draw and a loss in their opening two games, securing a positive result is important. Forest finds itself five points behind early leaders Manchester City. The team's immediate focus will be on improving a recent form line of DL (draw, loss) when they face a Tottenham side currently 20th in the standings. Fans can view the full schedule on our fixtures page.
With the summer window closed, Forest's squad is now set until at least January. The collapse of the Kalimuendo move means the club retains an asset it values highly and a player the manager wanted to keep. It also means the budget that might have been freed by a sale remains unspent, which could influence plans for future windows. The club's decision to hold firm on its price tag signals a commitment to its valuation of players under long-term contracts. Arnaud Kalimuendo's next chance to contribute for Nottingham Forest comes against Tottenham Hotspur at the City Ground this Saturday.
