Olympiacos are eyeing three Nottingham Forest players as they look to strengthen their defensive options in the January transfer window, according to reports in Greece.
Forest’s sister club, which is also owned by Evangelos Marinakis, are keen to add to their squad when the winter window opens in the new year. Reports suggest that centre-back will be a priority for manager Michel, with the club exploring options from overseas, including England.
According to reports in Greece, relayed by Filathlos.gr , the Greek side have now ‘turned their attention’ to possible moves for Forest defenders Loic Bade, Loic Mbe Soh and Willy Boly.
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The first two look likely to move on from the City Ground in January. Bade is yet to make his debut for the club since signing on loan from Rennes on deadline day, and could leave without ever pulling on a Forest shirt.
It is reported that the French side will recall the defender in January, and have been working for ‘several weeks’ to find a new loan destination. That would only work should Bade not feature for Forest in a competitive game as FIFA rules only allows a player to feature for two clubs in a single season.
Mbe Soh also looks set to be heading towards the exit door at the City Ground. Reports in France suggest that Ligue 2 side Guingamp are closing in on a move for the 21-year-old, but any potential interest from Olympiacos could put a spanner in the works.
The surprise name on the list is summer signing Boly. The experienced defender penned a two-year deal at the City Ground when he joined from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The 31-year-old has mainly been named on the bench for Forest since joining, but did play Premier League games against Fulham and Crystal Palace before the World Cup break, helping the Reds to keep a clean sheet in the clash against the Eagles.
Boly was brought to the club for his Premier League experience in Forest’s first year in the division. Therefore, how willing the club will be to let him go in January is still to be seen.
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