Nottingham Forest are looking for a strong finish to the season and now look to have stepped up their pursuit of a star who is being courted by a lengthy list of suitors, per reports.
Nottingham Forest still aiming for Champions League qualification
Admittedly, Nottingham Forest have lost some ground in their pursuit of Champions League football. However, Nuno Espirito Santo will still retain hope that there can be a special finish to the season at the City Ground.
Competing with the cream of the crop in the Premier League is an unenviable task. The Tricky Trees have overperformed relative to expectation, though the summer transfer window could be an opportunity to bridge the gap even further between themselves and the elite.
Making an early start on identifying targets, Nottingham Forest are now in pursuit of Galatasaray winger Baris Alper Yilmaz and could be willing to match his £26 million price tag. Evangelos Marinakis is reportedly pushing to complete a deal that would see the Turkey international arrive in the East Midlands to kickstart a busy summer that could see plenty of incomings.
Offering Chris Wood support through the middle, the Tricky Trees are also in the mix to sign Yeremay Hernandez from Deportivo La Coruna, who has a release clause valued at £29 million that is set to become active.
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Involvement in continental football next term will undoubtedly help Nottingham Forest’s case when it comes to putting forward convincing proposals to new recruits. For now, it remains to be seen if they can push qualification over the line.
Either way, Espirito Santo and company are now accelerating their pursuit of a prolific striker that could add another dimension in attack.
Nottingham Forest make contact regarding £30m Liam Delap
According to Football Insider, Nottingham Forest have registered their interest in Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap, therefore making contact over the England Under-21’s situation at Portman Road.
Despite the Tractor Boys’ relegation to England’s second tier, the 22-year-old is expected to make an immediate return to the top flight.
Liam Delap’s impressive campaign for Ipswich Town – Premier League
Goals
12
Assists
2
Shots on target
31
Chances created
21
Aerial duels won
56
Touches in opposition box
101
His contract includes a £30m release clause, and he is also attracting interest from Manchester United and Manchester City. Everton have also made their interest known in his services.
Labelled “fantastic” by Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca, Delap could be joined by former youth teammate James McAtee at the City Ground amid reports the attacking midfielder is another target for Espirito Santo.
With the potential to complete a deal on the table, Nottingham Forest now face the challenge of selling themselves as an ideal environment for players to develop into Premier League stars.