It could be another busy year for the Reds.
Although Nottingham Forest has verbally agreed to sign their first player of 2024, Steve Cooper might not have access to him for the second half of the campaign.
Summer Singings in Nottingham Forest
The Reds, who have played 11 games so far in their second Premier League season, are currently in first place with 13 points. Although the club’s transfer window wasn’t as busy as it was during their first campaign back in the top division, a number of new players were still brought to The City Ground.
| Nottingham Forest summer signings | Former club | Deal |
| Ibrahim Sangare | PSV Eindhoven | €35m |
| Anthony Elanga | Manchester United | €17.5m |
| Chris Wood | Newcastle United | €17m |
| Andrew Omobamidele | Norwich City | €12.85m |
| Murillo | Corinthians | €12m |
| Nicolas Dominguez | Bologna | €10m |
| Matt Turner | Arsenal | €8.15m |
| Odysseas Vlachodimos | Benfica | €4.9m |
| Callum Hudson-Odoi | Chelsea | €3.5m |
| Nuno Tavares | Arsenal | Loan |
| Ola Aina | Torino | Free |
| Andrey Santos | Chelsea | Loan |
| Divock Origi | AC Milan | Loan |
| Gonzalo Montiel | Sevilla | Loan |
Among those new arrivals, center-back Murillo has made headlines lately. Journalist Tom Collomosse said he would be “amazed” if the defender wasn’t playing in the Champions League in the upcoming years.
However, more additions at the back seem to be on the agenda, with a development now emerging.
Nottingham Forest agree first 2024 signing
One player who has been heavily linked with a move to the club is Fluminense captain Nino, although the player was recently coy on his future following rumours of a move to England.
“I did it, thank God. I met with them this morning, they gave me all the possible situations, nothing is certain yet, what is certain is what I’ve always said, that I have a great affection for Fluminense, I’m very happy here, and if one day I leave, I want to leave in a way that’s good for me and for Fluminense.”
Now, according to journalist Konstantinos Lianos, Forest have “verbally agreed” to sign the “talented” Nino in a deal worth just over £6m, although due to the club’s centre-back options, an immediate loan away from The City Ground cannot be ruled out, possibly to sister club Olympiacos.
“Nottingham Forest have verbally agreed to sign Fluminense captain Nino for about £6.1m. Seems a very talented centre-back but Forest already have seven CBs. This comes as Olympiacos are desperate for a top central defender. Can’t completely rule out another loan.”
Nino is 26 years of age and has gone from strength to strength in recent years, currently holding a career-high €7m market valuation. (Nino profile – Transfermarkt)
The Fluminense captain has made a whopping 228 appearances for his current employers and as even won an Olympic gold medal with Brazil. (Nino stats – Transfermarkt)
Therefore, Forest may feel they can repeat their promising move for Murrilo, although as mentioned, Forest have Murrilo, Felipe, Willy Boly, Scott McKenna, Joe Worrall, Moussa Niakhate and Andrew Omobamidele as centre-back options. It will be interesting to see what they initially do with Nino due to Cooper’s current options, but by the looks of things, he will be on Forest’s books in 2024.
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