The summer transfer window closed for Premier League clubs back on September 1, but for Turkish clubs, it is still open until tomorrow, September 12. English sides may still be trying to shift deadwood, or players who need playing time, and so could turn to the Super Lig. Nottingham Forest are close to sending Jota Silva to Besiktas on loan.
Nottingham Forest Close to Departure of ‘Cult Favourite’
Green Light Imminent for Jota Silva
Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Besiktas are “closing in” on a deal for Silva. The Portuguese winger joined Nottingham Forest just a year ago, but quickly established himself as a “cult favourite”. However, he never quite nailed down a regular position, behind Anthony Elanga and Callum Hudson-Odoi, starting just five matches.
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Romano reports that a deal has almost been agreed for a loan with a buy option. The 26-year-old would spend the 2025/26 season in Turkey before potentially making a permanent switch. This buy option “might turn into [an] obligation”, though it is unclear exactly when. The “green light [is] imminent” from Forest.
Do Nottingham Forest Have Enough Depth?
Last season, Forest lacked depth in the wide areas. Hudson-Odoi and Elanga were dead-set starters and played most minutes, mainly because Ramon Sosa and Silva were not viewed as adequate replacements. However, with European midweek matches this season, Forest may not be able to do this.
Elanga has departed, leaving Hudson-Odoi and Dan Ndoye as the starting wingers. Meanwhile, Omari Hutchinson and James McAtee provide very strong backup options (depending on where the latter plays). However, it feels like with Silva departing, the Reds are a winger short.
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If just one of Hudson-Odoi, Ndoye, Hutchinson, or McAtee gets injured, you would feel like Ange Postecoglou might be a bit short on depth when playing both Premier League and Europa League fixtures, let alone if two did. Silva seemed like the perfect fifth choice, as he was clearly at the bottom of that pecking order, but still a talented player. However, it was surely the truth that Silva did not want to sit on the bench for another year.