Here are your Nottingham Forest headlines on transfer deadline day - Tuesday, January 31, 2023.
Brenner bid
Nottingham Forest have launched a bid to sign a Brazilian striker to add to their three-man strong contingent, which could double in size on transfer deadline day.
On Monday an offer was made to FC Cincinnati for striker Brenner, according to MLSsoccer.com. Forest offered to take the player on loan with a buyout clause that would be triggered by performance markers.
The report adds that "talks between the two clubs remain ongoing" after Cincinnati countered their offer. Brenner trained individually away from the rest of the squad while transfer talks took place.
Gabriel deal
Nottingham Forest could be on the verge of signing another Brazilian player as they seek to complete a deal for Angelo Gabriel before the transfer deadline.
Reports in Brazil suggest that Santos have agreed to loan the forward to the Reds, with a buy-out clause inserted into the deal that will be activated if the club stay in the Premier League this season. The Série A outfit are awaiting official paperwork from Forest before it can be completed, according to journalist André Hernan.
Gabriel, who is just 18-years-old, came through Santos' academy before being promoted to the first-team at the age of 15, becoming the youngest player of Santos to do so. He has so far featured in all of Santos' games following the start of Campeonato Paulista earlier this month.
Felipe boost
Nottingham Forest appear to have beaten off interest from Bayer Leverkusen for Atletico Madrid defender Felipe.
That is according to journalist Fabrizio Romano, who claims Forest are now close to sealing a full agreement with Atletico as Steve Cooper's side look to bring in a new centre back before Tuesday's deadline. Cooper made it one of his priorities to strengthen his options in the centre of defence and now looks to have got his man, despite the deal looking in jeopardy on Monday afternoon with Leverkusen's late interest.
The 33-year-old will add an abundance of top level experience to Forest's backline, which has been the joint second leakiest in the Premier League this season. That said, Felipe has played just 283 minutes of football in all competitions so far this season and so will need to get up to speed quickly to adapt to English football.
Navas move 'complicated'
Nottingham Forest's pursuit of Keylor Navas is currently looking 'complicated' with PSG reluctant to sanction a move.
That is according to Fabrizio Romano, who claims the French champions are yet to give Navas the green light to move on loan despite the 36-year-old's interest in a move. Forest are keen on signing a new goalkeeper before tomorrow's deadline after current number one Dean Henderson picked up an injury in the 2-0 win over Leicester earlier this month.
With the length of Henderson's absence still unclear, Navas has emerged as Forest's first choice target and they are looking to sign him on loan until the end of the season. Navas is now very much second choice to Gianluigi Donnarumma in Paris but an injury to the Italian shot-stopper would very much leave them short between the sticks.
Shelvey medical
Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper confirmed midfielder Jonjo Shelvey was undergoing a medical on Monday, with a view to completing a move from Newcastle United.
If all goes as planned, the 30-year-old will become the Reds’ fourth signing of the January window. Gustavo Scarpa, Danilo and Magpies loanee Chris Wood have already been added to the squad.
Shelvey is unlikely to be the last new arrival at the City Ground before Tuesday night’s 11pm deadline. Forest are also targeting a goalkeeper to cover for the injured Dean Henderson and a centre-back, while further attacking reinforcements are also possible, along with some outgoings.
Cook wanted
Stoke City are said to be looking at Nottingham Forest defender Steve Cook as a potential replacement for Harry Souttar.
Leicester City are targeting Souttar ahead of Tuesday night's transfer deadline, with reports suggesting a fresh £15million bid has been tabled by the Foxes.
According to Sky Sports, Stoke are "interested" in experienced centre-back Cook, who could be made available as Forest close in on Atletico Madrid defender Felipe.
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