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Nottingham Forest have an important summer transfer window ahead of them now the season has finished
06:00, 26 May 2026
Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson
Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson(Image: PA)
Everything you need to know about Forest's transfer plans ahead of summer window...
The Club's Core Transfer Strategy: Nottingham Forest intend to fight to keep most of their star players together ahead of the upcoming season. Head coach Vítor Pereira believes the current squad possesses a strong baseline of talent and character to build upon.
High Demand for a Big Star: Midfielder Elliot Anderson is attracting intense interest from elite clubs, with Manchester City heavily favoured to sign him. Manchester United are also monitoring the England international, who could command a transfer fee exceeding £100 million.
A Pragmatic Stance on the Market: While the club want to retain Anderson, Pereira realistically admits that anything can happen once the transfer window opens. He noted that the fluid nature of the transfer market makes it impossible to guarantee the player's future at the City Ground.
Statement of Intent: Pereira is hopeful Forest have started as they mean to go on this summer by getting star defender Murillo tied to a new deal. The Brazilian penned a new contract, until 2030, prior to Sunday’s final game of the season. The Reds boss described it as sending out a “message”.
Key transfer plan: Getting transfer business done early in the summer is important for Pereira. Leaving deals until the last minute can result in starting the season on the back foot, he has warned. The Portuguese is keen to use pre-season to spend valuable time implementing his ideas and further developing the strong bond between his players.
Long-Term Management Stability: Following a highly successful turnaround that secured Premier League safety and a deep Europa League run, the hierarchy wants to reward Pereira. Both parties are actively collaborating on future squad plans as discussions continue regarding a new contract for the head coach.
READ THE FULL STORY:Vitor Pereira certain Nottingham Forest have sent strong transfer 'message' ahead of summer window
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