Nottingham Forest have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Feyenoord defender Owen Wijndal after a £17.5m bid was tabled, according to the latest transfer window watch.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 16th in Premier League, 44 pts, 11W-11D-16L from 38 games, recent form DLDWW.
Forest’s interest in the 25-year-old Dutch international comes as Steve Cooper’s side look to bolster their defensive ranks before the new season. Wijndal has been a regular for Feyenoord this term, featuring in 28 of their 34 league matches.
Why Forest are chasing Wijndal
Forest ended last season 16th in the Premier League with 44 points from 38 games. Their final result was a 1-1 draw with Bournemouth on 24 May 2026, capping a poor run of form with no wins in their last five outings (0W-3D-2L). The gap to Arsenal, the league leaders, stands at 41 points.
The £17.5m offer underscores Forest’s push to tighten their backline. They conceded 51 goals last season and finished with a -3 goal difference. Adding a player like Wijndal could add steel and competition in defence.
How Wijndal could fit
Wijndal’s versatility at left-back and wing-back makes him a smart option for Cooper. Forest’s next match is at home to Chelsea on 28 November 2026, with the Blues currently 10th in the table.
Recent form (last 5): 0W-3D-2L (DDLLD, most recent first).
What’s next for Forest
The bid remains at an early stage, and Forest will face competition from other clubs. If sealed, Wijndal would become the Reds’ third defensive signing of the summer after Murillo and Toffolo arrived in recent weeks.
Forest’s transfer business reflects their drive to climb the table. With the window open until 1 September 2026, Reds fans will be hoping this bid moves from talk to a completed deal.
