Nottingham Forest have reportedly made a major breakthrough in their bid to sign Moussa Niakhate.
The Reds had been in talks over a move for the centre-back, as head coach Steve Cooper looks to strengthen his defensive ranks. A fee upwards of £10m has been mooted, after a difference in valuation had been a stumbling block. However, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano says a fee has now been agreed and Nottinghamshire Live understands the player was already keen to come to the City Ground.
He said: "Nottingham Forest are getting closer to signing Moussa Niakhaté, deal at final stages. Agreement in principle with Mainz on the fee - some details to be sorted out.
