AC Milan has finalized a loan deal for winger Omari Hutchinson from Nottingham Forest, with a reported €3.5 million loan fee plus €500,000 in bonuses and a purchase option exceeding €40 million. The 20-year-old English forward, who previously played for Chelsea and Ipswich Town, will join the Serie A club until June 30, 2027, pending a medical. Hutchinson, a left-footed attacking winger and 2025 UEFA U21 European champion, will wear the number 20 jersey.
Multiple reports confirm Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah has offered €60 million for Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders. The clubs have reached a full agreement, pending the Dutch player's personal decision. Reijnders, who joined City from AC Milan for £46.5 million a year ago, made 47 appearances last season. Nottingham Forest also retains interest, but the transfer is expected to be finalized soon.
Eddie Howe has departed as Newcastle United head coach after five years, citing exhaustion and frustration over the summer sale of key players like Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali, and Alexander Isak. Despite leading the club to Champions League qualification twice and winning the 2025 Carabao Cup—their first trophy in 70 years—a poor 2025-26 season (12th place) prompted his exit. Newcastle has lined up German manager Matthias Jaissle, currently at Saudi club Al Ahli, as his replacement.
Portuguese midfielder Gustavo Sá, captain of Famalicão, is being transferred to Nottingham Forest for a fixed €20 million fee, then immediately loaned to Olympiacos. Both clubs are owned by Greek businessman Evangelos Marinakis, highlighting the multi-club ownership model. Sá left Famalicão’s training camp in Italy to join Forest’s camp in Portugal. The deal follows a similar precedent with David Carmo and was previously close to West Ham United.
According to reports from journalists Morreto and Romano, AS Roma has officially submitted a €25 million bid to Feyenoord for Dutch right-back Givairo Read. Negotiations between the two clubs are currently underway. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest has had two previous bids for the player rejected, but the English club remains interested in signing him. The news was published by Hupu Soccer on July 30, citing sources on X.
Nottingham Forest are finalizing a deal to sign 22-year-old Ivorian center-back Ousmane Diomande from Sporting CP for over €40 million, well below his €80 million release clause. New manager Oliver Glasner is driving the move, having previously targeted Diomande at Crystal Palace. Forest raised funds via the record £116 million sale of Elliot Anderson. Diomande, a World Cup participant, is expected to strengthen Forest’s defense as they aim to avoid relegation. Sporting is monitoring Ibrahima Ba as a replacement.
Greek Super League club Olympiacos officially announced the signing of German goalkeeper Stefan Ortega Moreno on July 29. The 33-year-old, born in Hofgeismar, spent the second half of the previous season at Nottingham Forest, helping the team reach the Europa League semi-finals. Ortega previously played for Manchester City from summer 2022 to February 2026, making 56 appearances under Pep Guardiola and contributing to City's treble-winning 2022-2023 season with 14 appearances. He began his career at Arminia Bielefeld at age 15, making 220 appearances and helping the club gain promotion to the Bundesliga in 2020. The transfer marks a new chapter for the experienced goalkeeper in Greek football.
Brentford FC has officially announced the mutual termination of Jordan Henderson's contract. The 36-year-old midfielder joined the Bees on a free transfer from Ajax in July 2025 and made 34 appearances in all competitions during the 2025/26 season. Henderson expressed gratitude to the club, staff, teammates, and fans in a farewell statement. He made his Brentford debut against Nottingham Forest, scored his only goal for the club in a 1-1 draw with Leeds United in December, and helped the team secure a ninth-place Premier League finish. Henderson was also selected for England's 2026 World Cup squad under Thomas Tuchel, becoming the first English male player to participate in seven major tournaments and helping the Three Lions achieve a third-place finish. Reports indicate Henderson will join Chelsea on a free transfer following the contract termination.
Daily Mail chief reporter Kieran Gil reports from Sydney that Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen is set to leave the club, most likely joining sister club Strasbourg. Striker Liam Delap, who joined from Ipswich for £30 million last summer, may be sold to make way for Danny Welbeck. Nottingham Forest are interested in Delap, but he started in Chelsea's 6-4 friendly win over Western Sydney Wanderers, suggesting no immediate transfer. Delap was substituted after an hour and was overshadowed by replacement Joao Pedro, who scored a hat-trick and provided an assist. Chelsea has made clear Joao Pedro is not for sale despite Barcelona's interest. Meanwhile, winger Jamie Gittens has regained form, scoring in three consecutive warm-up matches. Chelsea also urgently needs new set-piece specialist Austin MacPhee, as the Wanderers scored from a corner.
Sporting CP resumed training at their Academy with three players absent but at full intensity as they prepare for their last pre-season friendly before the Liga Portugal debut. The Lions will face Nottingham Forest on Friday at 7:00 PM in the Algarve. Coach Rui Borges is preparing the team amid ongoing transfer market uncertainties. The article also highlights the squad's renewal, with reinforcements eager for Champions League football and Geny Catamo rising in the hierarchy. Young but experienced center-backs place Sporting in the top-3 youngest defensive pools in the Champions League. New signing Zalazar from Sp. Braga has impressed in pre-season, showing fitness and artistic flair, and has already scored. The club presented 30 players, with Pote and Zalazar receiving the most applause.
Newcastle United have confirmed the signing of Republic of Ireland forward Leanne Kiernan from Liverpool for an undisclosed fee, with the 27-year-old joining on a three-year deal. Kiernan spent five years at Liverpool, scoring 23 goals in 76 appearances and playing a key role in their WSL 2 title win in 2022 as top scorer with 14 goals. She leaves as Liverpool's second-highest goalscorer in the WSL era, though injuries disrupted recent seasons. After limited game time under Liverpool boss Gareth Taylor, she spent the second half of last season on loan at Nottingham Forest. Kiernan, who has 38 caps for the Republic of Ireland since her 2017 debut, previously played for West Ham and Shelbourne. Newcastle, who have made eight additions this transfer window, are preparing to challenge for the WSL 2 title. Liverpool have also signed Germany forward Vivien Endemann from Wolfsburg this summer.
Newcastle United have confirmed the signing of Republic of Ireland forward Leanne Kiernan from Liverpool for an undisclosed fee. The 27-year-old spent five years at Liverpool, scoring 23 goals in 76 appearances and playing a key role in their WSL 2 title win in 2022 as top scorer. She spent the second half of last season on loan at Nottingham Forest and had at least a year remaining on her Liverpool contract after signing an extension in 2025. Kiernan, who has 38 caps for Ireland since her 2017 debut, found game time limited under Liverpool boss Gareth Taylor, starting just once in the WSL before her loan move. Newcastle, who have made eight additions this transfer window, aim to challenge for the WSL 2 title. Liverpool have also signed Germany forward Vivien Endemann from Wolfsburg this summer.
Jesse Lingard's daughter, Hope Lingard, has officially joined the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) Academy, marking a new chapter for the Lingard family in football. The announcement was made via social media, with Jesse reposting the news on his feed. Hope was pictured wearing PSG Academy colors alongside banners featuring the club's crest. The article notes that Jesse Lingard, a former Manchester United player and England international, is currently playing for Brazilian club Corinthians after previous stints at Nottingham Forest and FC Seoul. The story also briefly mentions other footballing families, such as Tom Ince signing for Tranmere Rovers and Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. developing at Al-Nassr. While there is no indication Hope will follow her father's professional path, her entry into the PSG Academy is seen as an exciting milestone.
Portuguese football club Rio Ave has announced that members will have free entry to the team's presentation match, a pre-season friendly against Tondela. The event will feature an autograph session with players and various activities near the stadium before the match. The article also covers other pre-season developments: striker Jalen Blesa has raised expectations after his scoring streak continued against Nottingham Forest. Head coach Sotiris Silaidopoulos stated his expectation is to have a team that fights for victory in every game, praising the squad after their training camp in the Algarve. The coach has granted players days off to recover from training camp fatigue, with the squad returning to work on Monday.
Portuguese football club V. Guimarães has scheduled its official fan presentation for Wednesday at the Arts and Creativity Platform. The announcement comes alongside other club news: the team drew 1-1 with Nottingham Forest in a pre-season friendly in the Algarve, using 26 players and finishing with a very young starting eleven. Additionally, the club announced the signing of American forward Lia Howard from the University of Illinois until 2028. Pre-season form has been strong, with ten different players scoring goals, including Oumar Camara who has already netted twice.
Swedish midfielder Lucas Bergvall, 20, has informed Tottenham Hotspur he wants to leave this summer after losing his starting role under recent managers. Despite a strong debut season under Ange Postecoglou—winning the Europa League and being named Player of the Year—Bergvall saw reduced minutes under Thomas Frank, Igor Tudor, and Roberto De Zerbi. Currently playing for Sweden at the 2026 World Cup, he seeks a new challenge. Tottenham, holding a contract until 2031, will demand a substantial fee, with interest from clubs like Chelsea and Nottingham Forest.
Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf reports that 20-year-old Feyenoord defender Givairo Read has reached a verbal agreement with Nottingham Forest on a five-season contract. The Premier League club made a third bid of €22 million on Sunday and is willing to increase the total offer to €25 million, which sources say should be sufficient to finalize the deal. Read, a Dutch youth international who joined Feyenoord on a free transfer from Volendam in 2023, is eager to move to England. His salary in England could increase to about four times his current amount, with his agent team agreeing on a package of €20 million in wages and bonuses until 2031. Feyenoord prefers Read to stay another season and is attempting to renegotiate and extend his contract until 2029, but the chances are uncertain. Nottingham Forest's new head coach Oliver Glasner, formerly of Crystal Palace, sees Read as a key piece for the club's competitive leap.
According to The Sun, England and Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson vacationed with his wife Millie in Mykonos, Greece after the 2026 World Cup. During the trip, he recreated Jesse Lingard's iconic 'JL' finger celebration, prompting a heart and prayer emoji comment from Lingard. Henderson also mimicked John Stones' famous fake injury prank from the World Cup locker room. The couple married in 2022 at Rome's Villa Miani hotel with Lewis Capaldi performing. They have two children. Millie keeps a low profile with no social media. In 2024, Henderson arranged a private plane for her and family to attend his first England start against Finland.
Vitória Guimarães played a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest in their farewell match in the Algarve region of Portugal. The Portuguese side utilized 26 players throughout the game and finished the match with a very young starting eleven. The friendly fixture served as a preparation match for both teams, with Guimarães testing squad depth ahead of the upcoming season. The match took place on July 26, 2026, as reported by Record Portugal.
Sporting CP continued preparations for their pre-season friendly against Monaco, scheduled for Saturday at 7:30 PM at Estádio José Alvalade, as part of the Cinco Violinos trophy and the team's presentation to fans. Coach Rui Borges will be without several international players for the match, including Luis Suárez, Rui Silva, Gonçalo Inácio, and Debast, who are returning from World Cup holiday. However, these players will be present at the stadium. Defender Diomande's participation is uncertain as he is in talks to join Nottingham Forest for around €40 million, pending final details. The squad also has injuries to João Simões, Nuno Santos, Ibrahima Ba, and Bruno Ramos. The session on Friday was light, focusing on tactical fine-tuning. This match is the penultimate friendly of pre-season, with another against Nottingham Forest on July 31 at Estádio do Algarve, before the season opener against Estrela da Amadora on August 8.
Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn endured a nightmare debut for San Jose Earthquakes as they lost 4-0 at home to Orlando City in their first match after Major League Soccer's World Cup break. Gunn, 30, had not played a club game since February and was coming off Scotland's World Cup exit. Despite conceding four goals, Gunn was not primarily at fault, making several saves to prevent a heavier loss. Orlando City scored through David Brekalo, Ivan Angulo, Antoine Griezmann (on his debut), and Braian Ojeda. San Jose remain tied on points atop the Western Conference but second on goal difference. They next host LA Galaxy.
According to Record Portugal, six Premier League clubs have already spent over 100 million euros in the summer transfer market as of July 24, 2026. Manchester City became the sixth club to reach this threshold with the signing of midfielder Elliot Anderson. The article also reports that Tottenham full-back Andy Robertson chose a squad number avoiding digits associated with club legend Ledley King, Manchester City presented Anderson with a dig at rivals Manchester United, and Nottingham Forest officially signed Austrian midfielder Xaver Schlager as a free agent until 2028 after his contract with RB Leipzig ended.
Brazilian club Botafogo is investigating former owner John Textor for allegedly using player transfers to Nottingham Forest to repay a personal loan of $50 million from Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis. The club suspects that transfers of Igor Jesus, Jair, and Cuiabano were undervalued. Specifically, Cuiabano was reportedly sold for $4 million despite a $10 million offer from Brighton, and only $10 million of the $20 million from Jair's transfer was accounted for. Botafogo is analyzing documents and considering legal action against Textor, who also faces allegations of tax debt related to unpaid employee salary taxes, potentially constituting embezzlement.
Former Dutch international Edgar Davids inaugurated a rehabilitated sports field in Lumiar, Lisbon, in partnership with Sporting CP, calling it a 'long struggle' that succeeded. The article also covers multiple Sporting CP developments: the imminent transfer of center-back Diomande to Nottingham Forest for over €40 million, the signing of a professional contract by 17-year-old full-back Júnior Buaro, and winger Trincão's farewell lunch with teammates including Gyökeres before his move to Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli. Sporting has surpassed €116 million in sales with Trincão's transfer, and the sales of Trincão and Hjulmand entered the club's top 10 most expensive transfers.
Manchester City completed the £116 million signing of 23-year-old England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest on a five-year contract until 2031. Anderson immediately stirred controversy by calling City the "kings of Manchester" and snubbing rivals Manchester United. The deal, initially agreed during the World Cup, was briefly a British record before Morgan Rogers' £117m move to Chelsea. Anderson, a key player for England under Thomas Tuchel, will play under new manager Enzo Maresca.
Elliot Anderson has completed a £116 million transfer from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City, calling City the 'kings of Manchester' and praising their relentless winning culture. The 23-year-old midfielder, a key part of England's third-place World Cup finish, was the record British transfer fee until Morgan Rogers' £117m move to Chelsea. Anderson, who began his career at Newcastle before joining Forest for £35m in 2024, signed a contract until 2031. He is City's first major signing under new manager Enzo Maresca, who succeeded Pep Guardiola. Anderson cited Kevin De Bruyne as a childhood inspiration and led the Premier League last season in touches, duels won, and possession wins. He is relishing the upcoming Manchester derby on September 13.
Nottingham Forest have signed Austrian midfielder Xaver Schlager on a free transfer after his contract with RB Leipzig expired. The 28-year-old, who served as Leipzig’s vice-captain and has 55 international caps, reunites with former coach Oliver Glasner at Forest. Schlager signed a two-year deal with an option for an additional year, becoming Forest’s first signing under Glasner. The move marks Schlager’s first career transfer outside the German-speaking region.
Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri, 30, will undergo back surgery after playing through pain during Spain’s 2026 World Cup victory. His return date is unknown, compounding a history of serious injuries including an ACL tear. With one year left on his contract and no renewal in sight, a potential transfer to Real Madrid is complicated by the surgery. City signed Elliot Anderson for £116 million to offset midfield losses, as Bernardo Silva has left and others may follow.
Bayer Leverkusen is reportedly ready to sell their offensive 'joker' (super-sub) for around €25 million, with multiple English clubs interested. Among the suitors is Nottingham Forest, coached by Oliver Glasner. The player, initially signed as a hope for the right side, impressed early but spent most of recent months on the bench. Despite being planned for the new season, a surprising turn of events now sees Leverkusen open to his departure. The full details of the transfer poker are available with BILDplus.
In a Sky Sports transfer podcast, journalists Henry Winter and Keith Downie revealed that Tottenham Hotspur proactively recommended midfielder Lucas Bergvall to Newcastle United. Tottenham, aware that Newcastle has funds from selling Anthony Gordon and may lose Bruno Guimarães, made a probing inquiry about Newcastle's interest. Nottingham Forest has already had a £38 million bid rejected, and Tottenham is reportedly seeking around £50 million. Newcastle has discussed the price but has not made a formal offer, and Bergvall is not their top target. Newcastle is also looking for a full-back and goalkeeper, and is currently prioritizing a goalkeeper signing. The club is cautious about being used to drive up the price in a bidding war, having been burned by leaks in previous deals like Muñoz and Manzambi.
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Nottingham Forest completed two wide-player moves before the summer transfer window closed. The club signed right-back Daniel Muñoz from Crystal Palace for £22 million, while winger Omari Hutchinson departed on loan to AC Milan with a purchase option exceeding €40 million.
Signed Colombian right-back Daniel Muñoz from Crystal Palace for £22 million on a three-year deal with an option for an additional year, reuniting him with former manager Oliver Glasner.
Winger Omari Hutchinson joined AC Milan on loan until June 2027 for a €3.5 million fee plus €500,000 in bonuses, with a purchase option exceeding €40 million.
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Nottingham Forest held Liverpool to a 2-2 draw at Anfield in the Premier League's second round, extending their strong record at the ground. Forest created five big chances with an expected goals tally of 2.29, far surpassing the hosts' 1.61. Neco Williams excelled against his former club as Forest remained unbeaten at Anfield for a third consecutive season.
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Only one transfer development indirectly related to Nottingham Forest was observed in this period. Chelsea are set to sell striker Nicolas Jackson to Aston Villa, a move that could trigger a chain reaction, including the potential departure of Villa's Ollie Watkins. The direct relevance to Nottingham Forest remains unclear, though it may affect the forward landscape among mid-to-lower Premier League sides.
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Nottingham Forest completed a major transfer by signing striker Liam Delap from Chelsea for a club-record £45 million. The deal breaks Forest's previous transfer record and represents a significant investment in the forward line. Manager Oliver Glasner pushed for the move, believing the club's existing creative players can unlock Delap's potential.
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After a quiet period with no direct club developments, a transfer rumor involving Nottingham Forest emerged in this window. Saudi club Al-Qadsiah has reached a €60 million agreement with Manchester City for midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, with reports noting that Nottingham Forest retains interest in the player. However, with a full agreement between the clubs and the deal nearing completion, Forest's chances of intervening appear slim.
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During this monitoring window, there were no direct transfer or match developments involving Nottingham Forest. All matched events concern other Premier League clubs' transfer and personnel moves, including Chelsea's pursuit of Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix, Arsenal's bid for Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, and Eddie Howe's resignation as Newcastle manager. These events have weak relevance to Nottingham Forest, merely reflecting an active market environment in the Premier League during the same period.
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Nottingham Forest signs Daniel Muñoz from Crystal Palace for £22 million transfer fee
Nottingham Forest has agreed a £22 million deal with Crystal Palace to sign Colombian right-back Daniel Muñoz, including a £20 million base fee and £2 million in add-ons. The 30-year-old will reunite with head coach Oliver Glasner, who previously coached him at Palace. Muñoz has been given permission for a medical and will sign a three-year contract with an option for an additional year.
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Liverpool Draw 2-2 with Nottingham Forest at Anfield in Premier League
In the second round of the Premier League on August 29, Liverpool drew 2-2 at home with Nottingham Forest at Anfield. Despite dominating possession (69%), Liverpool had lower expected goals (1.61) than Forest (2.29) and created fewer big chances (1 to 5). The result marks Liverpool’s third consecutive season failing to beat Forest at home. Nottingham Forest’s Neco Williams excelled against his former club, while Liverpool’s Munoz scored but lost possession 18 times.
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Chelsea Set to Sell Nicolas Jackson to Aston Villa for £65 Million
Chelsea has excluded striker Nicolas Jackson from first-team training and expects him to leave before the transfer window closes. Atletico Madrid's loan bid was rejected, while Aston Villa has submitted a €70 million (£65 million) offer, which Chelsea is expected to accept. Jackson previously played under Villa manager Unai Emery at Villarreal and is open to reuniting. The transfer could impact Villa's squad cost ratio due to UEFA regulations and may trigger further moves, including Ollie Watkins' potential sale to Al Hilal.
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Nottingham Forest Signs Chelsea Striker Liam Delap for Club Record £45 Million Fee
Nottingham Forest has agreed to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap for a club-record £45 million, with up to £5 million in add-ons. The 23-year-old forward, who previously played for Ipswich Town, will undergo a medical within 24 hours. Manager Oliver Glasner pushed for the deal, believing creative players like Morgan Gibbs-White and James McAtee can unlock Delap’s potential. The transfer breaks Forest’s previous record and marks a significant investment in the young striker.