Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

Nottingham Post

Sport

Bruna Reis

Nottingham Forest eyeing reinforcements as Tottenham old boy 'on the radar '

Nottingham Forest Forest Brennan Johnson EPL Steve Cooper Everton Graham Potter Josh Bowler Ryan Yates James Garner

Good morning Nottingham Forest fans!

Here are your headlines...

James Garner and Keinan Davis send Reds' message

Brennan Johnson netted his first Premier League goal for Nottingham Forest yesterday when he scored the opener against Everton in his side's 1-1 draw at Goodison Park.

Forest went ahead late on after Johnson slotted home the rebound after England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford parried a powerful Ryan Yates strike. But they were pegged back late on by Everton's Demari Gray with just two minutes of normal time left to make sure Everton didn't suffer their third straight loss to start the season.

Johnson took to social media to celebrate his achievement, posting three photos to Instagram showing his celebrations with teammates Jesse Lingard and new club-record signing Morgan Gibbs-White.

Read more here.

£2.5million bid ready to be made

Nottingham Forest are 'making' a £2.5m for Blackpool winger Josh Bowler, it has been reported.

The 23 year-old is wanted by head coach Steve Cooper, with the Welshman renewing his interest in the Championship star.

Cooper was keen to sign Bowler if Forest remained in the Championship this season, but he has now re-emerged as a Premier League target. A bid of £2.5 million is on the cards, according to journalist Alan Nixon, as the Reds look to secure their 17th signing of the summer.

Read more here.

Blackpool manager responds to transfer interest

Blackpool manager Michael Appleton has spoken about the future of Nottingham Forest transfer target Josh Bowler.

Forest are reportedly making a £2.5 million bid for the 23 year-old, though they are said to face competition from Premier League rivals Fulham and Bournemouth for his signature.

When asked about the star winger, Appleton was honest about the amount of interest in his player but warned Blackpool will not allow him to go "for cheap". Head coach Steve Cooper has renewed his interest in Bowler of late and he could become the Reds' 17th signing of the summer.

Read more here.

Premier League test for Worrall

The spotlight always seems to shine on one player at Nottingham Forest with fans loving their own and occasionally questioning them.

Last season it was Ryan Yates and after two games of this term, Brennan Johnson was somewhat under the microscope for his start in the Premier League. Johnson now has his first goal after scoring in the draw against Everton and he might have had two but for a marginal if correct call by VAR against West Ham.

Coming out of Goodison Park, much of the chat it seems was about Reds skipper Joe Worrall and how he has stepped up so far. Worrall has found it tough in both away games. Avoidable bookings against Newcastle and Everton have put him under pressure in matches as he finds it difficult against quick wingers such as Allan Saint-Maximin and Anthony Gordon.

Read more here.

"This is where we belong"

Ryan Yates says Nottingham Forest are showing why they "belong" in the Premier League, following their display against Everton.

The sides played out a 1-1 draw at Goodison Park as Brennan Johnson's late strike appeared to have sealed all three points, but ultimately Steve Cooper's men had to settle for a point after Demarai Gray's equaliser. Yates made his top-flight debut, returning from injury as he replaced Orel Mangala in the second half.

Speaking to Forest TV and BBC Radio Nottingham, he said: "It's a great feeling now. Still just gutted about the result but looking back in a few hours time, I'll be really pleased to make my debut in the Premier [League].

Read more here.

Ex-Forest loanee up for transfer

Former Nottingham Forest loanee James Garner was reportedly 'surprised' to be informed by Manchester United's apparent decision to put him up for transfer.

The 21-year-old returned to Old Trafford earlier this summer following his second loan stint at the City Ground. He had an impressive campaign, contributing to four goals in the Reds' promotion campaign.

However, new United boss Erik ten Hag said to be is willing to let the youngster leave if a £14million price tag is met - a decision that caught Garner by surprise, according to talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook.

Read more here.

Update on £15m transfer target

Graham Potter claims Neal Maupay's future is still unclear despite strong links to Nottingham Forest and Fulham this summer.

A possible £15m move to the City Ground has been mooted, but reports have also suggested the striker could join Fulham on loan for the season. Maupay has entered the final 12 months of his contract with Brighton and will play fewer Premier League minutes under Potter this season with Danny Welbeck and Deniz Undav favoured ahead of him.

Maupay is yet to play a single minute of Premier League football this season, but after not being included in the squad for the 0-0 draw with Newcastle United last weekend, he was part of Potter's squad for the 2-0 win over West Ham on Sunday. And Potter claims that a transfer is not 'imminent' with less than two weeks left of the window left for clubs to complete their summer business.

Read more here.

Eyeing free transfer

Nottingham Forest are reportedly interested in signing free agent and right-back Serge Aurier.

The former Tottenham Hotspur defender spent years in north London between 2017 and 2021, racking up 110 appearances, but in the end, failed to cement a permanent spot in the first-team, losing his position to Kieran Trippier at the time. He joined La Liga side Villarreal for the duration of last season before being released this summer.

According to FootMercato, the Reds are keen to strike a deal and a free transfer would also be a bonus, having already spent £143.5million on 16 new additions. Other clubs including Fulham, Atletico Madrid and Galatasaray are also said to be in the race for a swoop.

Read more here.