Evangelos Marinakis backs Nottingham Forest with £20m monthly investment
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is injecting £20 million per month into the club this summer to fuel an ambitious transfer spree. Former Manchester City financial adviser Stefan Borson revealed the scale of investment, which could see hundreds of millions spent by the end of the window. The Reds finished 16th in the Premier League last season with 44 points (11W-11D-16L), narrowly avoiding relegation.
What does this mean for Forest’s squad?
With Oliver Glasner at the helm, Nottingham Forest have already secured Xaver Schlager and are pursuing Sporting CP’s Ousmane Diomande. A second bid has been submitted for Feyenoord’s 20-year-old right-back Givairo Read, who has impressed with 54 appearances, five goals, and 10 assists since joining in 2024. Despite UEFA fines for breaching Squad Cost Ratio rules, Marinakis remains committed to strengthening the squad.
Why is Marinakis spending so aggressively?
Borson believes the investment is justified, noting that Forest’s financial situation will improve once TV revenue kicks in. The club’s recent form (0W-3D-2L in their last five) suggests they need reinforcements. With no European football this season, they can focus on building a squad capable of challenging for a top-half finish.
What’s next for Nottingham Forest?
Forest are expected to make three more signings before the window closes. Their next fixture is against Chelsea on November 28, 2026, at the City Ground. With Marinakis’ backing, the Reds are aiming for a stronger campaign after finishing 41 points behind league leaders Arsenal last season.
