Nottingham Forest Transfer Talks Halted Amid Manager's Comments
Nottingham Forest's Arnaud Kalimuendo is still hopeful of returning to Eintracht Frankfurt, despite the Premier League side's new manager Oliver Glasner's comments on the player's future.
What happened?
Arnaud Kalimuendo joined Nottingham Forest from Stade Rennais last summer but struggled in England. He joined Eintracht Frankfurt on loan in January, managing six goals and an assist from 19 league matches. The German club considered buying him from Nottingham Forest, with personal terms agreed for a contract until 2031.
Why it matters for Nottingham Forest
The transfer talks are on hold due to Eintracht Frankfurt's concerns over the player's inclusion in the new manager's plans. Oliver Glasner praised Kalimuendo after the friendly match, saying he played a fantastic game. However, the German club would prefer the Austrian manager to leave him out of his plans next season.
What comes next?
Nottingham Forest are currently 16th in the Premier League, 44 points behind leaders Arsenal, with 48 goals scored and 51 conceded. The team's next fixture is against Chelsea at home on November 28. Meanwhile, Arnaud Kalimuendo has returned to Nottingham Forest and scored in their 2-0 friendly win over Notts County at the weekend.
As of July 25, 2026, Nottingham Forest are still in the process of rebuilding their squad, with several players on loan or linked with permanent transfers. The team's recent form has been DLDWW, with a 0-3-2 record in their last five matches. 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. Goals this season: 48 scored, 51 conceded (-3 goal difference). Title race: 41 points behind leaders Arsenal. Last result: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Bournemouth (2026-05-24). Recent form (last 5): 0W-3D-2L (DDLLD, most recent first). Next fixture: vs Chelsea (at home, 2026-11-28) (10th in the table).
