Nottingham Forest are close to finalising a deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Remo Freuler for a fee worth €9 million (around £7.6m), plus add-ons.
The Swiss international will join Steve Cooper's side as signing number 13 of the summer transfer window following the Reds' promotion to the Premier League. Reports have reported that the 30 year-old will sign a three-year contract at Forest after six years in Serie A.
Eight players made their debuts in the opening day defeat to Newcastle United last week, with summer signings Wayne Hennessey and Giulian Blancone unused substitutes. However, Cooper and Forest face a fight against time to ensure Freuler can feature in the first Premier League game at the City Ground since May 1999.
