Nottingham Forest are probing in their hunt for some late transfer additions and are now preparing a bid to bring a talented midfielder to the City Ground, according to a report.
Nuno Espirito Santo situation still uncertain at Nottingham Forest
Despite a fantastic campaign for all involved last term, Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo has come under the microscope in recent days after publically calling for more reinforcements before the window closes.
With the power struggle at the City Ground rumbling on, European football expert Julien Laurens believes the former Tottenham Hotspur boss won't win a battle of wits with Evangelos Marinakis, but it remains to be seen whether speculation over his future will begin to subside.
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He said on BBC Radio 5 Live: "This is a battle that Nuno will lose. We all know that once you start questioning your owner, it's done. For him to come out with this unprompted - he offered it to the whole world - he knows that it is coming and that he can't win this battle."
Either way, Nottingham Forest are pushing for signings and Aston Villa star Matty Cash is a key target to offer competition for Ola Aina at right-back.
Furthermore, the Tricky Trees want to bring in Fenerbahce goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic to battle with Matz Sels and Angus Gunn, given their busy schedule that will involve juggling both domestic football and their Europa League adventure.
Earning a surprise upgrade on European competition at the expense of Crystal Palace has offered greater recognition for Forest's excellent 2024/25 campaign.
Nevertheless, their Premier League rivals are beginning to make tracks on the recruitment front, so it will come as no surprise to hear that they are now set to make a beeline for a talented midfielder who could be on the move.
Nottingham Forest preparing bid for Mads Bidstrup
According to Salzburger Nachrichten via Nottingham Forest News, Nottingham Forest are preparing a £17 million offer for RB Salzburg star Mads Bidstrup, though his current employers are set to boot out the bid despite being tempted to cash in.
Encouragingly, the Koge-born man is said to be open to a move to the City Ground, meaning that if a higher proposal is submitted, he may edge closer to pitching up on the River Trent ahead of the transfer deadline.
Labelled "silky" and "outstanding" by AnalyticsForest, the 24-year-old is Salzburg's club captain and has made eight appearances already this season, featuring either in central midfield or a deeper-lying role.
Cementing his reputation as a tough tackler, he has won 21 duels on league duty this term, via Fotmob, and has previously spent time at Brentford before joining the Austrian giants.
With some experience of English football already under his belt, Bidstrup will hope he can show his maturity to claim a place in Espirito Santo's engine room.