Nottingham Forest have been active in strengthening their squad in this summer's transfer window as they prepare for their long-awaited Premier League return, next month.
So far, four signings have walked through the door at the City Ground, with the latest being Mainz centre-back Moussa Niakhate, following Taiwo Awoniyi, Giulian Biancone and Dean Henderson.
But the club's transfer dealings are not set to stop there. Steve Cooper has received full backing from club owner Evangelos Marinakis to continue his squad rebuild.
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"Now is the time to give Steve all the ammunition he needs, to be able to not only survive but bring some good results," Marinakis said back in May. "We have to invest more. Everybody talks about the television rights and money that comes in, but it is not enough for clubs in the first year.
"That’s why we must not be the poorer relatives of the Premier League. We need to buy some good players and some that will make the difference and have the experience who know the division. [But] we need to be careful how we spend and make the right choices."
Here is what the Reds supporters have made of the transfer business so far...
JMChambers1975: "Great. Unsure but definitely proven midfielder/s needed"
NFFC Journo: "We need 11 signings minimum and to be competitive in every position."
Tim: "Good so far, need to sign young quality players who will improve the squad."
ADZ: "Good so far, get Neco [Williams] and Morgan [Gibbs-White] in then that's a big transfer window."
Norman Fletcher: "MGW is definitely top of my wish list along with Garner if possible. Neco and Richards coming in and I would be over the moon. If we can get Grabban signed on and Hennessy in I think we are there. Brennan Johnson is the biggest signing of the season. That’s huge."
Jombucha: "Very encouraging do far but we still need at least 5 more of survival quality as a minimum. MGW has been priced out, LO'B would be a good option, and I'm presuming Garner isn't coming."
Magnificent Forest: "4 or 5 solid signings, we will be comfortable top half."
NFFCGav: "We need to buy and we need to buy big. Let’s not kid ourselves here. But Mr Marinakis has promised Cooper all the help he needs so I’m confident."
Andy Hewitt: "We need a goal scorer. Brentford even got [Christian] Erikson in. We haven’t got that quality at all."
Reece Featherstone: "Fantastic start to the summer window, now let's see that kit and more tip quality signings. I love this club."
Richard Buttery: "Fantastic signings."
Forest Forever: "Outstanding business, couldn't have asked for any better."
Martin Fretwell: "Superb so far."
Simon Pearman: "So far so good but long way to go, we need midfielders and a decent No. 10 and need them in the door + a right back."
Grant Fellows: "All the new players look good. Nearly done enough, 2 wingbacks and 2 centre midfielders and we are good to go."
HJM: "Quality. My only hope is someone of equal or better quality than James Garner in midfielder but business being done right now in all other positions are taking Forest to the Premier League fighting level. Hopefully Garner himself comes back!"
Tom Walton: "Very good and still going!"
GorgeousGeorge: "Just need to sign that creative midfielder now, and it's business conclude. Very impressed with the signings and feel huge optimism for the future."
Who else would you like to see Forest sign? Have your say in the comment section below...
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