Nottingham Forest will compete with French side Marseille for Besiktas defender Romain Saiss, according to reports.
The Reds have been long-time linked with the former Wolves defender, with Steve Cooper ’s side first reportedly showing an interest in the Moroccan back in the January window. It was claimed last week that Forest were preparing to make a £3.4 million bid for the player to bring him back to the Premier League.
But it seems that they have competition, with Marseille reported to be in advanced talks with both the player and Besiktas over a potential move. Saiss is said to want to join the French club this summer with discussions underway over a two-year contract.
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However, it now seems that Forest will now provide competition to the Ligue 1 club for the player. According to Turkish outlet Turkiye Gazetesi , both Marseille and Forest will ‘sit at the table’ for Saiss this summer.
Besiktas are said to want at least €4 million for the player, but Marseille are only willing to offer €3 million. It’s something that could be a stumbling block to any potential move and could allow Forest to make their move for the player.
Saiss would bring Premier League experience to the City Ground, having spent six years with fellow midlands side Wolverhampton Wanderers. He completed a move to Besiktas last summer, but looks set to move in the current transfer window.
The 33-year-old has made a total of 387 career appearances. He was also part of the Morocco squad who reached the World Cup semi-final in Qatar.
