Good morning Forest fans! Here are your latest Nottingham Forest headlines on Tuesday, June 14, 2022.
Nottingham Forest line up two Djed Spence alternatives
Nottingham Forest are showing an interest in two full-backs as alternatives to Djed Spence this summer.
Spence excelled on loan at the City Ground last season, his performances catching the eye as he helped the Reds secure promotion back to the Premier League through the play-offs. Forest are keen to make the move permanent this summer, but face significant competition for the wing-back.
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Reports over the weekend claimed that Tottenham were closing in on a £20m move for the Middlesbrough man, however, it is understood advanced talks are yet to take place with any team. Should Spence complete a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, it means that Forest will move onto other potential targets.
NottinghamshireLive understands that attack minded Liverpool right-back Neco Williams is of interest to Steve Cooper and the recruitment team. The 21-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan with Championship winners Fulham, where he played 14 times as the Cottagers joined Forest in winning promotion.
Nottingham Forest fans pile in on huge Derby County takeover update
Nottingham Forest supporters have been reacting to Derby County's misfortunes after it was confirmed that Chris Kirchner has withdrawn his bid to buy the club.
The dreaded news was confirmed by Quantuma, the Rams' administrators, with the American businessman now out of the race to take over at Pride Park after initially being named as their preferred bidder in April.
Kirchner's withdrawal means the door is now open for someone else to come in and rescue the club, which has been in administration since September when Mel Morris decided he could no longer fund the club.
Following the confirmation of Kirchner's withdrawal, placing the Rams back to square one, Forest fans have been having their say.
Premier League fixtures 'leaked' ahead of big reveal
Fixtures for the 2022/23 Premier League have supposedly been 'leaked' on social media ahead of the official release. The full schedule for Nottingham Forest's first season in the top flight for 23 years is set to be released at 9am on Thursday.
The so-called 'leaked' fixtures have been circulating across social media over the past 24 hours, with the leak showing the opening eight rounds of fixtures from August 6 to September 24.
Fans across the country are anticipating the release of next season's calendar, with supporters keen to learn who their side will face on the opening day, across the festive period and on the final game of the season.
Why Erling Haaland has soft spot for Nottingham Forest after completing Man City transfer
Nottingham Forest will be coming up against Erling Haaland next season after the striker's move to Manchester City was confirmed.
The reigning Premier League champions announced on Monday the highly-rated 21-year-old striker wIll join them on July 1, after signing a five-year contract at the club. It is understood that the player will cost a fee of £51.1million after City triggered his release clause.
A City statement read: “Manchester City are delighted to confirm the signing of Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund. The 21-year-old will join the Club on 1 July after penning a five-year deal which keeps him at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2027."
Nottingham Forest will come up against Haaland next term after securing their place back in the Premier League via the Championship play-offs. A 1-0 win over Huddersfield Town at Wembley Stadium last month secured their place back in the division for the first time in 23 years.
