HERE WE GO: With money in the bank from the Elanga sale, Nottingham Forest Makes Shockwaves and agree stunning deal to sign Argentine international Thiago Almada, club to club agreements reached between parties to a four years contract for the 24years old playmaker with…..rate signing from 1-10…..

Nottingham Forest transfer news: Premier League side ‘join race’ for Argentina international wanted by Portuguese giants..

Nottingham Forest are reportedly considering whether to make a bid for yet another Botafogo player.

The East Midlands outfit have endured a chaotic summer transfer window thus far, most recently indicating that they were considering taking legal action against Tottenham Hotspur for their pursuit of Morgan Gibbs-White.

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However, as well as cashing in on Anthony Elanga, Forest have also negotiated two deals with Botafogo for Jair Cunha and Igor Jesus.

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With money in the bank from the Elanga sale, the expectation is that club officials will now set about bringing in another playmaker.

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As per O Jogo, Forest have turned their attention to trying to sign Thiago Almada over the coming weeks.

What is Almada situation?

The Argentina international has just spent the second half of the season on loan at Lyon, where he made 20 appearances in all competitions.

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He has since returned to his parent club with there little prospect of a return to the French side due to their ongoing financial issues.

Nevertheless John Textor – part of the ownership of Lyon and Botafogo – has previously shown a willingness to do business with Forest chief Evangelos Marinakis.

As such, Forest may fancy their chances of winning the race for the 24-year-old, who is also a target for Benfica.

Much will depend on where Almada sees his immediate future having failed to make a major impact at either Botafogo or Lyon over the past 12 months.

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Lyon’s Thiago Almada celebrates scoring against Manchester United on April 10, 2025

Could Almada succeed in Premier League?

At just 5ft 7ins, it is debatable whether Almada has the physical stature or strength to become a major force in English football.

While he has succeeded in his homeland and MLS, he has struggled to make a sustained impact over the past 12 months.

As an Argentina international, Almada has obvious quality, but his contributions in Ligue 1 in 2024-25 came against lower-league opposition, while he also netted against Manchester United in the Europa League.

His versatility as a number 10 and on the left would make him a valuable asset for Nuno Espirito Santo, yet he may only be viewed as a backup option if he were to move to the City Ground.

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Forest target Liverpool winger as Elanga replacement this summer
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Nottingham Forest Eye Move for Liverpool’s Ben Doak After Elanga Departure
Forest look to replace Elanga with Liverpool winger.

Nottingham Forest are exploring the possibility of signing Liverpool winger Ben Doak this summer, following Anthony Elanga’s £55 million move to Newcastle United. The Sweden international’s departure has left a void in Forest’s attacking options, and according to The Express, Doak is among the names under consideration as a potential replacement.

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Forest had hoped to keep Elanga, but the lure of European football and Newcastle’s growing project proved decisive. Elanga contributed six goals and 11 assists for Forest last season and described his time there as “amazing”, adding that the club “really helped me to become the player I am today”.

His exit now gives Forest room to reinvest, and their focus has turned to Anfield, where Doak is attracting growing interest.

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Interest in Doak builds across Europe
Doak, 19, enjoyed a strong loan spell at Middlesbrough last season, where he scored three goals and provided seven assists in the Championship. His performances did not go unnoticed. PSV Eindhoven are reportedly among the clubs tracking his situation, while sides in Spain have also shown interest.