These are the latest Nottingham Forest headlines brought to you by NottinghamshireLive on June 24...
Forest 'interested' in former Barcelona transfer target
Nottingham Forest have "registered an interest" in former Barcelona transfer target Nicolas Tagliafico.
The Argentinian left-back is possibly being viewed as a replacement to loanee Max Lowe, who has recently returned to Sheffield United following a season-long loan with Forest.
Steve Cooper needs to sign a left-back this summer following Lowe's return to Bramall Lane. The Reds reportedly had a bid for the full-back rejected in January and it is not yet known whether they will return this summer for the 25-year-old.
According to the Daily Mail, Forest could instead be eyeing up a possible move for Ajax defender Tagliafico.
Last season, Tagliafico appeared 30 times for Ajax in all competitions, contributing three goals and four assists in that time. The 2021 Copa America winner has also made 40 appearances for his national team, establishing himself recently as one of the main options for Argentina.
West Ham stance over Forest transfer target emerges
West Ham have reportedly decided what role Emmanuel Longelo will hold at the Olympic Stadium this season amid transfer interest from Nottingham Forest.
Longelo was being monitored by the Reds back in January alongside Peterborough United. This summer the Hammers have rejected two bids from Championship side Queens Park Rangers.
Forest reportedly held talks with the Hammers in the winter over a possible deal, but nothing materialised in the end.
According to The Athletic, Longelo will now be trusted with an increased role within David Moyes' first-team set-up this summer.
The 21-year-old left-back predominantly featured for the Hammers' under-23 team last term, contributing a goal and five assists in 18 Premier League 2 appearances.
Boss makes transfer admission after Forest promotion story
Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom has quashed any transfer interest in Nottingham Forest promotion hero Max Lowe.
The left-back spent last season on loan at the City Ground from United but has returned to Bramall Lane in order to participate in the Blades' pre-season plans.
Lowe, who had parts of his season curtailed due to two groin injuries, appeared 21 times for Forest in the Championship, contributing a goal and four assists.
His performances on the left-side of defence were also deemed worthy enough for Forest to reportedly lodge a bid of around £2m for the 25-year-old.
Chris Wilder provides Spence transfer update amid Tottenham and Forest battle
Middlesbrough manager Chris Wilder has said that the club have set a ‘fair price’ for wing-back Djed Spece ahead of a potential summer transfer.
The England U21 international impressed on a season-long loan with Nottingham Forest last season, playing a big part in the club’s promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs. Given his performances during 2021/22, it’s no surprise that Forest are keen to make the transfer permanent this summer, but they face major competition for the player.
Tottenham Hotspur have been heavily linked with the player. Reports this week claim that ‘further talks’ will take place between Middlesbrough and Spurs over the next few days.
Wilder’s side are said to be looking for a fee of around £15 million this summer, while Spurs are prepared to pay around £10 million. If the two clubs come to a compromise is still to be seen.
