With the new Premier League season just a week away, Nottingham Forest are apparently optimistic about completing a deal to sign an immediate attacking reinforcement.
Nottingham Forest transfer news
Forest have had a successful summer thus far, welcome Nikola Milenkovic and Elliot Anderson while keeping their profit and sustainability by selling Moussa Niakhate, Orel Mangala, and Odysseas Vlachodimos. They may not be done with incomings, as reports relate those at the City Ground to moves for Yacine Adli and Ferdi Kadioglu.
Kadioglu would be a particularly intriguing signing, having impressed for Turkey at Euro 2024 this summer. The left-back is attracting a lot of interest, and he could end up in the east Midlands before the summer transfer window closes. A player of his caliber is exactly what Nuno Espirito Santo requires to steer his Forest side away from relegation danger in his first full season in command.
Kadioglu might potentially be joined at Forest by an attacking addition to his left-side partnership. According to Argentine writer Javier Nievas, Nottingham Forest are now enthusiastic about striking a deal to sign Ramon Sosa this weekend, which could be worth up to £20 million.
Sosa, 24, is 24 years old and flourishing for Argentine club Talleres. He is arguably Premier League-ready and would undoubtedly offer Espirito Santo’s frontline with a useful boost alongside the already dangerous Callum Hudson-Odoi, Anthony Elanga, and Taiwo Awoniyi.
Those at The City Ground must rate the winger highly if they are willing to match his £20 million valuation and make him their second-biggest signing of the summer, following Anderson earlier in the season. If he arrives before next weekend, Forest fans may be rewarded to his debut against Bournemouth.
“Dangerous” Sosa can compete with Hudson-Odoi
Strength in depth is essential for every team, and Forest is no exception, making the probable signing of Sosa all the more significant as they attempt to avoid relegation once more this season.
On paper, Hudson-Odoi appears to be the leading left-wing option in the east Midlands, but his frustrating injury record over the years suggests that Sosa will get his chance to establish himself as a permanent starter.
The 24-year-old’s seven goals and six assists in the 2023/24 season were a remarkable performance that drew the attention of teams in Forest’s position. Sosa has also received acclaim from South American football analyst Nathan Joyes, who describes him as a “dangerous operator in the final third”.
Proven to be reliable time and time again, Sosa works extremely hard for his team, doesn’t rush his decisions when on the ball and is a problem for opposition when on it.
Those assets could be key for Forest. A dangerous operator in the final third who’ll work to win the ball… pic.twitter.com/ihjtr4DAbx
— Nathan Joyes (@NathanJoyes1) July 24, 2024
As the transfer window nears deadline day, Forest could yet seal one of their most impressive signings yet.