Nottingham Forest are struggling to meet the transfer demands of manager Oliver Glasner, with the team facing a slow start to the season. The club has brought in four new players so far this summer, but Glasner has warned that his squad will not be in the best condition for at least five or six weeks. Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown has warned that Glasner's expectations and volatile nature can lead to frustrations, and an exit clause has been included in his Forest contract. ## What happened? Oliver Glasner is already facing frustrations about transfer plans at Nottingham Forest with less than a week until the new season begins. During his time at Crystal Palace, the 51-year-old frequently insisted that doing business late in the window had led to further issues with results and performances. ## Why it matters for Nottingham Forest The club's transfer activity is a key concern for Glasner, who has spoken out to warn that his squad will not be in the best condition for at least five or six weeks. Work is ongoing behind the scenes at the City Ground to bolster their squad ahead of the new season, but it is the timing of the work that leads to new concerns. ## What comes next? With players only just returning from the World Cup and new signings still set to arrive, the boss has been clear that he must be given time before they are at their best. The manager's words are eerily reminiscent of some frustrations he had voiced at Crystal Palace, and the boss is already aiming to temper expectations. Nottingham Forest are currently 16th in the Premier League, with 44 points from 38 games, and are 41 points behind leaders Arsenal. They have scored 48 goals and conceded 51, with a recent form of 0W-3D-2L (DDLLD). Their last result was a 1-1 draw with Bournemouth on May 24, 2026. The club is working to bring in new players, with a central midfielder one of their key targets. They are reportedly ready to challenge Crystal Palace and multiple European rivals in the race to sign Youssouf Fofana, and a deal could be done in the coming weeks.