Nottingham Forest have reached a £30m agreement with Manchester City to sign midfielder James McAtee, with negotiations now focused on three additional high-profile targets as the club prepares for European competition.
McAtee Deal Includes Future Clauses
The 22-year-old England U21 international, who progressed through City's academy, will move to the City Ground in a deal featuring sell-on and buy-back provisions. McAtee made 34 first-team appearances for the Premier League champions, including 27 outings last season.
Forest's Ambitious Transfer Strategy
Fresh from qualifying for the Europa League, Forest are pursuing:
- Omari Hutchinson - Nearing £37.5m agreement with Ipswich
- Douglas Luiz - Approach made to Juventus for Brazilian midfielder
- Arnaud Kalimuendo - Talks ongoing with Rennes for French striker
"Forest's summer rebuild continues apace after already securing Dan Ndoye and Igor Jesus, while extending Morgan Gibbs-White's contract," reported Sky Sports News.
Contract Talks Progressing
The club are also making headway in discussions to retain winger Callum Hudson-Odoi, whose current deal expires next summer. The former Chelsea player contributed five goals and two assists last campaign.
Summer Business Summary
| Arrivals | Departures |
|---|---|
| Dan Ndoye (£34m) | Anthony Elanga (£55m) |
| Igor Jesus (£10m) | Matt Turner (£6.5m) |
With the new Premier League season approaching, Forest's ambitious recruitment drive signals their determination to compete on multiple fronts under manager Steve Cooper.
Comments (0)
Leave a Comment
Be the first to comment on this article!