Sport nationNottingham Forest’s Striker Pursuit: What’s the Latest?
The January transfer window is set to close soon, and Nottingham Forest are still on the lookout for a striker. Despite being linked with several forwards, including Matheus Cunha and Yoane Wissa, the Reds have yet to make a signing in this position.
According to transfer guru David Ornstein, Nottingham Forest may not make a move for a striker before the deadline. Ornstein, who is known for his reliable transfer updates, was quizzed on The Athletic’s DealSheet show about Forest’s approach to bringing players to the City Ground in January.
Ornstein’s Update
When asked about Forest’s pursuit of a striker, Ornstein said: “They [Forest] have been looking at options over the course of the window, they were linked in some quarters with Matheus Cunha which showed it was a consideration.”
“I just think things have settled down under the Marinakis ownership. There was heavy investment at the start and it felt at times a bit chaotic and that there wasn’t much method to the madness but this season has suggested that’s not the case.”
Ornstein’s comments suggest that Forest may not be actively pursuing a striker in the final hours of the transfer window. However, this does not necessarily mean that the Reds will not make a move for a forward in the summer.
Summer Transfer Plans
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has promised Nuno Espirito Santo a cash boost should Forest qualify for European football this season. The majority of this extra funding is likely to be spent on a striker, with Cunha and Wissa both being linked with a move to the City Ground.
Cunha, in particular, is a top target for Forest, and the club were preparing a club-record bid for the Brazilian before he signed a new contract at Wolves. However, Cunha will be available for £62.5m in the summer, which may tempt Marinakis to make another move for the forward.
Wissa, on the other hand, would cost Forest £40m if Marinakis were to go back in for him in the summer. This is a significantly lower fee than that for Cunha, but it would still represent a significant outlay for Marinakis.
The Future of Taiwo Awoniyi
Throughout the January window, it was said that Taiwo Awoniyi could leave Forest if another striker was signed. It remains to be seen if this policy will remain the same in the summer, but regardless, it seems likely that Forest will be looking to strengthen their attacking options in the next transfer window.
Conclusion
Nottingham Forest’s pursuit of a striker has been one of the main stories of the January transfer window. Despite being linked with several forwards, the Reds have yet to make a signing in this position.
According to David Ornstein, Forest may not make a move for a striker before the deadline. However, this does not necessarily mean that the Reds will not make a move for a forward in the summer.
With Marinakis promising a cash boost should Forest qualify for European football, it seems likely that the Reds will be looking to strengthen their attacking options in the next transfer window. Cunha and Wissa are both top targets for Forest, and it will be interesting to see if the Reds can secure a deal for either player in the summer.
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