“Good offer to round up the transfer window” Nottingham Forest told they can sign one of their main targets for just £40m

Nottingham Forest’s Striker Pursuit: Yoane Wissa Emerges as Tempting Option

Nottingham Forest’s search for a new striker has taken an interesting turn, with Yoane Wissa emerging as a tempting option. The Brentford forward has been linked with a move to the City Ground, and a recent report has revealed that the Bees are willing to sell Wissa for a significantly lower fee than Matheus Cunha.

Cunha, who has been Forest’s top target, is valued at £70m by Wolves. However, Brentford’s valuation of Wissa is significantly lower, at around £40m. This price tag is tempting for Forest, especially considering that Wissa’s statistics are comparable to Cunha’s.

Wissa’s Stats vs. Cunha’s Stats

The statistics suggest that Wissa is a more prolific goal-scorer than Cunha. Wissa has scored 11 Premier League goals, while Cunha has scored 10. Wissa also has a better expected goals per 90 minutes (xG) than Cunha, with 0.59 compared to Cunha’s 0.24.

Other statistics, such as shots on target per 90 minutes and touches in the opposition box per 90 minutes, also suggest that Wissa is a more effective striker than Cunha. While Cunha has the advantage of being a more technically gifted player and is also three years younger than Wissa, the £30m extra investment for the Brazilian seems illogical.

Forest’s Owner Evangelos Marinakis is Determined to Sign a Striker

Marinakis is determined to sign a striker in January, and the financial and statistical advantage seems to lean towards Wissa. Forest had a £22m bid rejected for Wissa earlier in January, but the club may be willing to return with an improved offer.

Tottenham has also registered interest in Wissa, but a move to the north London club is unlikely at this stage. Forest, therefore, has a good chance of signing Wissa if they can agree on a fee with Brentford.

Conclusion

Nottingham Forest’s pursuit of a new striker has taken an interesting turn, with Yoane Wissa emerging as a tempting option. The Brentford forward’s statistics are comparable to Matheus Cunha’s, and his price tag is significantly lower. Marinakis is determined to sign a striker in January, and Wissa seems like an attractive option.