Nottingham Forest have been drawing up a shortlist of transfer targets in recent weeks.
With the summer transfer window fast-approaching, Nottingham Forest’s recruitment chiefs are actively exploring a number of deals.
Napoli left-back Mathias Olivera is believed to be on Forest’s radar, and so too is St. Pauli goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj.
Now, it’s being reported that Vitor Pereira’s side are keeping a ‘close eye’ on one of the best players in the Championship.
Sheffield United playmaker Gustavo Hamer.
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Nottingham Forest eye Sheffield United’s Gustavo Hamer
According to Sportsboom, Nottingham Forest are exploring a move to sign Sheffield United’s number eight Gustavo Hamer.
Hamer is the top assister in the Championship, as he’s laid on an impressive 11 goals, despite operating in a poor side.
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Nottingham Forest target Gustavo Hamer.
The Blades are languishing in 17th place, and yet, Hamer has still managed to put up some impressive numbers.
Competition Games Goals Assists
Championship 30 2 11
FA Cup 1 1 –
EFL Cup 1 1 –
Gustavo Hamer 2025/26 stats
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Forest are facing stiff competition for Hamer’s signature, as Everton, Brighton and Hove Albion and Leeds United are also circling.
The report claims that the East Midlanders view Hamer as a potential replacement for Morgan Gibbs-White, with Manchester City mooted as a potential destination again.
There will certainly be scepticism among the fanbase if Hamer were to replace Gibbs-White, as clearly there is a gulf in class between the pair.
Although, the Blades talisman did register 11 goal involvements in his sole season in the Premier League, so he is capable.
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