Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Nottingham Post
Nottingham Post
Sport
Luke Pawley

Nottingham Forest transfer blow as midfielder agrees surprise move after Reds links

Nottingham Forest target Aaron Ramsey has a "verbal agreement" in place with French club Nice, according to reports.

The Wales midfielder was linked with a move to Forest last week as Steve Cooper looked to add to the centre of midfield. That was before the arrival of Orel Mangala from Stuttgart, though, so it is unclear whether Forest remained interested beyond that stage.

Ramsey has had his contract terminated by Juventus, meaning he is free to find a new club in order to earn his place. He will be looking to impress ahead of the World Cup in November, with Wales having qualified for the first time since 1958.

READ MORE: 'Because of them' - Jamaal Lascelles delivers honest Nottingham Forest verdict ahead of Newcastle clash

READ MORE: Nottingham Forest take on Premier League rivals in transfer tussle as reunion eyed

Forest signed Aaron Ramsey on loan from Arsenal back in the 2010-11 season, with the Welshman making just five appearances for the Reds under then manager Billy Davies.

On his move, the Daily Mail's Tom Collomosse tweeted today: "As has been reported in French media, Nice have verbal agreement with Aaron Ramsey. Wales midfielder is available after settling the final year of his contract with Juventus."

Nice finished fifth in Ligue 1 last season and will present a good challenge for Ramsey, who will be playing alongside former Man United midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin in the team. He could also be joined by Leicester City goalkeeper and captain Kasper Schmeichel, with Nice said to have agreed a deal for the Dane.

READ NEXT:

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.