Nottingham Forest have had an offer of €20m for Anan Khalaili rejected by Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. The 21-year-old wing-back had previously agreed a deal with Inter Milan, but that agreement fell apart due to medical clearance issues.
What happened?
Nottingham Forest's offer of a guaranteed €17.5m, plus a further €2.5m in performance and appearance-related bonuses and a small sell-on fee, was deemed insufficient by the Belgian club.
Why it matters for Nottingham Forest
Oliver Glasner wants his wingbacks to have a real engine, and Anan Khalaili fits the bill. The Israeli international has two years remaining on his contract and has made 16 appearances for his national team.
What comes next?
Nottingham Forest will need to reconsider their offer if they want to sign Khalaili. The club is currently preparing for the new season, having finished 16th in the Premier League last season with 33 points from 32 games. As of now, they are 37 points behind leaders Arsenal, and their next fixture is against Brentford at home on February 6, 2027.
Nottingham Forest have been linked with other players, including Givairo Read, but the pursuit of Khalaili remains a top priority. With the transfer window still open, the club will be looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season.
