Nottingham Forest have missed out on signing Estudiantes midfielder Mikel Amondarain after Bologna secured the 21-year-old for €10m (£8.5m) plus add-ons. The Premier League side had shown interest but failed to match the Serie A club's offer. Forest finished 16th last season with 44 points, narrowly avoiding relegation.
What happened with Amondarain's transfer?
Bologna agreed a deal worth an initial €10m (£8.5m) with Estudiantes for Amondarain, beating late interest from Nottingham Forest. The Argentine midfielder will undergo his medical in Italy on Tuesday before signing a long-term contract. Forest had explored a move but did not submit a formal bid, allowing Bologna to secure the talented youngster.
Why did Napoli decide to part ways with Lukaku?
Napoli have decided to sell Romelu Lukaku after contract negotiations broke down. The 33-year-old striker rejected a pay cut, prompting the club to place him on the transfer market. Lukaku, who scored 15 goals last season, is now expected to leave the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona before the window closes.
What's next for Nottingham Forest in the transfer window?
With the new Premier League season approaching, Forest will need to strengthen their squad after scoring 48 goals and conceding 51 last term. Their next fixture is at home against Coventry on 19 September, and manager Steve Cooper will be looking to add more creativity to his midfield before then.
