TBR Football can exclusively confirm that two players on Nottingham Forest’s radar are now closing in on a move to Napoli.
The Reds have had a busy summer on the transfer front, bringing in a number of players but also moving others on.
Jair Cunha and Igor Jesus have joined Nottingham Forest this summer, while Anthony Elanga, Ramon Sosa, Andrew Omobamidele and Jonathan Panzo have left.
In addition, Morgan Gibbs-White could be set to leave Forest, though his move to Tottenham Hotspur is likely to be delayed amid the prospect of legal action.
Now, the Reds could be set for a further transfer-related blow regarding two players they have been eyeing.
Noa Lang of PSV battles for the ball with Oliver Braude of Heerenveen during the Dutch Eredivisie match between PSV and Heerenveen at Philips Stadion on March 8, 2025
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Nottingham Forest targets Noa Lang and Dan Ndoye closing in on Napoli move
TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey can confirm that Napoli have agreed terms with PSV Eindhoven midfielder Noa Lang.
The Serie A winners are also closing in on a move for Dan Ndoye, Bologna’s highly-rated Swiss forward.
Lang, we can reveal, has been the subject of enquiries from Forest and Fulham.
He was also on West Ham’s radar as a possible replacement for Mohammed Kudus.
However, the 26-year-old is now due to finalise his move to Naples on Monday.
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– Position: LW
– MV: 25M €
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Lang could be joined by Ndoye, who has also generated substantial interest in England.
The Swiss star can play across the field, but spends most of his time playing wide on either side.
His all-action displays have brought him to the attention of a number of English clubs in the last 12 months.
We can confirm that Forest are keen on Ndoye as they look to bring in a host of wide players to replace Elanga and Sosa.
Crystal Palace have also looked at the player as a potential Eberechi Eze replacement this summer.
Sources close to Ndoye have also told us that Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United have all watched him in the last 12 months.
However, Napoli are now closing on Ndoye as they continue talks with Bologna.
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Dan Ndoye of Bologna celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Coppa Italia Final match between AC Milan and Bologna at Stadio Olimpico on May 14, 2025
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Other midfielders and forwards being targeted by Nottingham Forest
TBR Football confirmed on Saturday that Forest are the most advanced in pursuit of PSV forward Johan Bakayoko.
Bournemouth, Brentford, West Ham and Everton have also shown an interest in the Belgium international.
Newcastle had Bakayoko on their list before signing Elanga, while Liverpool have always been fans of the 22-year-old.
RB Leipzig, Bayer Leverkusen and Atalanta are also keen – but sources believe an English move is the most likely outcome.
In addition, Brentford forward Yoane Wissa is on Forest’s wish list, as is Manchester City midfielder James McAtee.