The club want to sell the ‘agile’ £8m ace immediately as Nottingham Forest plot moves

As Sporting Lisbon shows one of their star strikers the door this month, it is Nottingham Forest Who could take full advantage of a deal worth £8m for Nuno Espirito Santo.

Nottingham Forest transfer news

with Premier League In the January transfer window, it has become more and more clear that Nottingham Forest have not simply endured a strong run of form, but are actually on course to qualify for the Champions League if not more. Those at the City Ground will do their best to keep their feet on the ground, but that becomes increasingly difficult whenever the title race is only mentioned – and rightly so.

Espirito Santo’s side have been the team to watch this season and continue the trend of outsiders breaking into the so-called top six. Last season it was Aston Villa, and the season before that it was Newcastle United. Now, in a throwback to some historic moments for the club, Nottingham Forest are hoping to book a European tour.

The January transfer window could further this endeavor as well. Names like Paris Alper Yilmaz It has already been mentioned and now the former Premier League gem appears to have come onto Forest’s radar.

According to Sport Witness, Nottingham Forest are now planning a move to sign Marcus Edwardswho Sporting are looking to move for immediately this month after disciplinary issues.

The Portuguese side are said to be so desperate to show the winger the door that they are willing to accept a bid of between €8-10m (£7-8m) rather than wait for his massive €60m (£51m) release clause this month.

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Nuno is looking forward to the possibility of strengthening his midfield this month.

By giving Forest a big chance, those at the City Ground must consider whether they will look past the recent ill-discipline suffered by Edwards and give him the chance to finally make his mark in the Premier League after leaving Tottenham Hotspur as a youth player.

“Agile” Edwards is worth the risk

Disciplinary issues will be a worry for Forest, but Edwards is among the class of talent worth taking the risk and believing that any such issues are just a blip on an impressive track record. In need of a fresh start, the 26-year-old could quickly play his part in an impressive season for Nuno’s side, thus becoming one of the window signings.

The analyst described him as a “fast-moving” and “creative winger”. Ben MattinsonEdwards was at his best with Sporting last season when… He scored six goals and assisted nine others In all competitions. And while off-field issues stand in his way of re-creating that form this season, he still has that quality in abundance.

As Forest look to pull off one of the biggest shocks in Premier League history, adding Edwards along the way for a bargain price would certainly not be a bad idea at the City Ground.