It has surfaced that Nottingham Forest is trying to acquire a new defender to replace Nuno Espirito Santo in the last few weeks of the transfer window.
Holding Nottingham Forest in the Premier League debut
Midway through the first half, the Reds’ 2024–25 Premier League campaign appeared to be off to a perfect start thanks to a goal from 32-year-old striker Chris Wood against Bournemouth. However, they were unable to hold on and ultimately had to settle for a point against the Cherries.
Forest, who had been by far the stronger team in the first half, faltered late in the match, which gave Bournemouth the opportunity to grab a late equalizer four minutes before the end thanks to an effort by Antoine Semenyo.It has surfaced that Nottingham Forest is trying to acquire a new defender to replace Nuno Espirito Santo in the last few weeks of the transfer window.
side to take a point and depart from the City Ground.
However, the game was overshadowed by an injury to Forest midfielder Danilo, who collapsed just eight minutes into the new season and had to be stretchered off with a foot injury. After the game, Espirito Santo revealed: “It was a horrible moment for everybody, he has broken his ankle,”
“It’s serious, we are going to miss him, not only on the pitch. He is a wonderful boy. He is always smiling, always with joy, and we wish him the best.
“Everybody loves him so much. He is leaving hospital just now and he is going to be assessed tomorrow. It is serious but the good news he is stable. He’s speaking and aware, he just needs time.”
Though much of Forest’s transfer business has already been done this summer, they may now need to return to the market for a new midfielder. They are still on the hunt for defensive reinforcements too, and now they may have found their man.
Nottingham Forest make approach for “outstanding” defender
That comes as the reliable David Ornstein has revealed that Espirito Santo and co are among those chasing Aston Villa defender Alex Moreno, who is set to leave the midlands outfit this summer.
The Villans have already signed Ian Maatsen this summer to provide cover and competition for Lucas Digne at left back, and Moreno was not even amongst the substitutes for their opening-day win over West Ham United.
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