Nottingham Forest are now striving to bolster their team ahead of the new season, with a number of players already joining the ranks.
The Reds are trying to improve after finishing 16th and 17th in their first two seasons back in the Premier League.
Last season, scoring goals was not a major issue; nevertheless, keeping them out almost cost the squad their Premier League status and demoted them.
With that in mind, it was critical that Forest seek reinforcements, with Carlos Miguel signing between the posts and Nikola Milenkovic joining to buttress the backline.
Some plans have already been put in place, and a prominent transfer journalist has revealed what he has heard Forest wants to accomplish this season.
Nottingham Forest have partnership in mind for Premier League campaign
Pre-season is surely the time to begin experimenting with a variety of tactical options.
Nuno Espirito Santo will want to make sure he understands his strongest team fast this season as he aims to propel the squad up the table.
As a result, if possible, he will seek established alliances across the pitch, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.
Murillo’s future has been a source of concern for Forest, but he has provided an update and hinted at the team’s plans.
The transfer expert told Forest Fan TV: “What I’m told is that he would like to leave – not in the sense that he’s going to force his way out or anything – but if the right opportunity comes at a big six club and he can play regularly in Europe, he will tell Forest that he would like that opportunity.
“Right now, Forest likes the notion of Murillo and Milenkovic because they believe they compliment each other in terms of attributes, that they are different types of players, and that they might form a really dangerous partnership.
“Right now, it’s all quiet on the Murillo front.”
Forest can thrive with new defensive partnership
Signing Milenkovic from Fiorentina for £12 million appears to be good business, and he may develop a rapport with Murillo.
The Brazilian enjoyed a solid first season in the Premier League, but as a young player, he is not without flaws.
Milenkovic more than compensates for Murillo’s lack of aerial skill, and Jacobs is correct in predicting that Forest would like to team the two players together.
Fans should be at ease about the Murillo issue, and it’s not a wild statement to imply he’d jump at the opportunity to join a top-six team.
A team in Forest’s position will always be at the mercy of the top clubs in the top division, and there are several clubs in the same position.
Right now, it appears that Murillo will stay, and it will be interesting to see how the Brazilian and Milenkovic perform together when the season begins.
