Nottingham Forest are pushing to complete multiple deals before the summer transfer window shuts at 11pm tonight. Head coach Oliver Glasner and the recruitment team are working at the City Ground on potential arrivals and departures to shape the squad for the Premier League season ahead.
The club currently sits 15th in the Premier League table with one point from their opening two matches, having drawn one and lost one. They have scored two goals and conceded three, leaving them with a negative goal difference. Their next challenge is a home fixture against Tottenham Hotspur on September 5th.
Several Nottingham Forest players are linked with moves away on deadline day. Defender Morato is reportedly a target for clubs including Roma, Torino, and a potential reunion with former Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo at West Ham United. His departure would likely be structured as a loan with an option for a permanent buy.
Attacker Arnaud Kalimuendo is also attracting interest from Eintracht Frankfurt and Fiorentina. Glasner had previously indicated the intention was for Kalimuendo to stay after a strong pre-season, but noted that "an offer for the attacker could change the situation." Academy graduate Zach Abbott is set to join Southampton on a season-long loan with an option to buy, following Omari Hutchinson's loan move to AC Milan earlier in the window.
The club is engaged in a late search for a new goalkeeper after failing to secure Dean Henderson from Crystal Palace. Rumours have linked them with Valencia's Giorgi Mamardashvili, though the validity of that interest is unclear. If a new keeper arrives, current deputy John Victor is likely to depart. Matz Sels remains the established number one.
In other areas, Forest have tested the waters for Everton's Harrison Armstrong and Liverpool's Trey Nyoni. They retain a long-standing interest in Tottenham's Lucas Bergvall. A move for Newcastle United's Jacob Murphy appears unlikely after the Magpies rejected an offer believed to be around £10 million for the 31-year-old versatile player, who can operate as a wing-back or a number 10. Newcastle want to keep him.
A specific deal taking shape involves Colombian midfielder Gustavo Puerta. He is reportedly set to sign for Nottingham Forest from Spanish side Racing Santander. In a move mirroring the earlier, unannounced transfer of Gustavo Sa, Puerta would then immediately go on loan to Greek champions Olympiacos. Both clubs are owned by Evangelos Marinakis, facilitating such internal transfers.
With the window closing, Glasner will want a settled group to focus on climbing the table. The club is five points behind early leaders Manchester City. Reinforcements in midfield have been considered, with Andre from Corinthians a target, though sources in Brazil suggest a deal there is more probable at the end of the year. The team must also manage absences, with Nicolò Savona and Ibrahim Sangaré currently sidelined.
All activity must conclude by the 11pm deadline. The finalised squad will then prepare for the Tottenham match, a key opportunity to improve their league position detailed on the standings page. Daniel Munoz, who joined on a three-year deal just this Monday, will be part of those plans.
