Sean Dyche is keen to strengthen his Nottingham Forest team on transfer deadline day.
The Reds face Crystal Palace today in a must-win Premier League fixture, but after that attentions will turn towards getting some new players in.
West Ham’s dramatic defeat to Chelsea on Saturday evening means that Forest can go eight clear of the relegation zone today, with some new signings set to sign tomorrow.
Celtic star Arne Engels is linked with Forest, but he might not be the only midfielder who could arrive at the City Ground on transfer deadline day.
Italy midfielder Davide Frattesi in action.
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Nottingham Forest set to sign Davide Frattesi
According to Gazetta dello Sport, Forest are closing in on the signing of Inter star Fratessi, with the player now heading to Nottingham to sign for the club.
The midfielder was linked with Forest in the summer, but on that occasion, the player remained at Inter, where he hoped to be a more prominent member of the team.
However, game time has been hard to come by, and it’s claimed that in the wake of Douglas Luiz leaving the club, Forest are moving to bolster the midfield ranks.
It’s now claimed that the move for Frattesi to come to Forest has taken a huge leap forward after the player spoke with Dyche personally.
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Frattesi could do a job at Forest
The player is only 26-years-old and as a result, the Reds would be getting a bit of a coup should Forest manage to get this one over the line.
Frattesi has proven experience of playing in a top European league and, perhaps more crucially, in European competition, which could help the Reds this season.
Inter would like a replacement before they let the player leave the San Siro on deadline day, but with the player now pushing for the move, things could get done in time.
Frattesi is a seasoned performer and with Luiz leaving, it’s imperative that the Reds do manage to get this one over the line before the window slams shut.
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