Key Takeaways:
- Nottingham Forest have contacted Aston Villa regarding a potential transfer for right back Matty Cash, aged 28
- Evangelos Marinakis has invested over £140 million this summer, bringing in high-profile signings including Omari Hutchinson and Arnaud Kalimuendo
- A loan deal for Douglas Luiz from Juventus has been agreed, with an option to purchase valued at £26m based on appearances
Right Back Reinforcements in Focus
Nottingham Forest have identified defensive reinforcement as a priority, initiating discussions with Aston Villa over Poland international right back Matty Cash sources have told SportingPedia. The 28-year-old features prominently on the recruitment shortlist as Forest seek to strengthen ahead of a return to European competition. While talks are currently at an early stage, club officials have made initial contact regarding a possible transfer.
🚨 Nottingham Forest are exploring a deal to re-sign Aston Villa right-back Matty Cash.
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In parallel, Forest have submitted a bid for 23-year-old right back Jose Angel Carmosa of Sevilla. A product of Sevilla’s academy, Carmosa recorded 35 league appearances for Los Nervionenses last season, and since his 2022 first-team debut, has also spent time on loan with Elche and Getafe.
Major Summer Investment and New Signings
Under owner Evangelos Marinakis, Forest have sanctioned expenditures exceeding £140 million during the current window, with six notable signings brought in. The list includes Jair Cunha, Igor Jesus, James McAtee, Arnaud Kalimuendo, Dan Ndoye, and Omari Hutchinson.
Omari Hutchinson, aged 21, completed his move from Ipswich Town earlier this week, joining Forest on a five-year contract following a £37.5million deal. The club also secured the signature of Arnaud Kalimuendo for £26m from Rennes. The 23-year-old striker attracted interest from several elite European sides after scoring 18 goals in 34 appearances in the previous campaign. Dan Ndoye joined from Serie A side Bologna, while Jair Cunha was bought from Club Wolrd Cup participants Botafogo.
Douglas Luiz Set for City Ground Switch
Former Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz is poised to join Forest on loan from Juventus, with the agreement featuring a conditional purchase option. The Brazilian, who joined Juventus from Villa last summer, has encountered challenges settling into Serie A, making 27 appearances for the Turin side during the previous season. The deal incorporates an option to buy, activated upon Luiz reaching a set threshold of appearances at Forest, and is valued at £26m.
