Nottingham Forest are going to be in search of new players this summer, and it would appear that a midfielder is the order of the day.
The Reds are going in search of new forwards and a full-back too, with Cuiabano set to sign for Forest after the Club World Cup.
Igor Jesus is joining Forest to bolster the team’s attacking arsenal, and it does appear as though plans are firmly in place at the City Ground.
As for midfielders, the situation at Forest does feel rosy, with Ibrahim Sangare starring for the Ivory Coast and Nicolas Dominguez, Ryan Yates and Elliot Anderson all currently at the club.
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Nottingham Forest discover Mateus Fernandes valuation
Southampton midfielder Fernandes is on the shortlist at the City Ground and now the player’s valuation has been sent to interested parties.
According to Record, the relegated outfit are demanding £30 million for the player and are not overly keen to sell him this summer.
Fernandes caught the eye of a number of clubs last season despite an abysmal campaign for the Saints that saw them relegated with a whimper.
The 20-year-old was in fine form last season, making 44 appearances for the Premier League’s worst team, scoring three goals and claiming six assists.
Former Forest employee Simon Rusk finished the season in charge of Southampton and called the player ‘quality’ for his efforts on the south coast.
Fernandes would be quality Forest signing
The player has featured in a number of different midfield roles for Southampton and his versatility could prove ideal for the Reds.
Fernandes has featured at both ends of a diamond for Southampton, and he’d definitely bring something to the Forest team.
According to Squawka, Fernandes wins more ground duels than Nicolas Dominguez and at 20, he’s a player with a bright future ahead of him.
Whether Forest can fork out £30 million for a player in a position that perhaps isn’t viewed as a priority remains to be seen but nonetheless, he’d be a very useful player for next season’s European campaign.
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