Nottingham Forest have made an approach to sign a very highly-rated attacker, according to a recent report.
The East Midlanders have retained their Premier League status two seasons on the bounce and will now be eager to push on towards mid-table next term under Nuno Espirito Santo’s stewardship.
To do that, the Forest boss will need a number of additions in the window, particularly in the forward areas.
With that said, it has just emerged that they’ve made a bid to sign a Championship winger.
Nottingham Forest submit bid to sign Leeds United winger Wilfried Gnonto
According to Africa Foot, Nottingham Forest have submitted a £16.9m bid to sign Leeds United winger Wilfried Gnonto.
At this stage, Leeds are yet to budge on their offer but it’s expected that they’ll turn it down as they hope to receive £30m, as per TEAMtalk.
Gnonto was eager to depart Elland Road last summer, with Everton having a number of bids knocked back for the 2003-born winger.
He ultimately ended up staying and had to earn his chance to start, with Daniel James the preferred right winger for the first half of the season.
The 13-cap Italy international finished the campaign with nine goals and three assists to his name across all competitions.
Leeds may be forced to sell
Having failed to gain promotion last season, The Whites are preparing for another season in the Championship and parachute payments have been reduced.
As such, they are expected to sanction a number of sales this month in order to comply with Profit and Sustainability regulations.
Gnonto, who was shortlisted for the Golden Boy award in 2022, may well be one of the assets moved on as he could demand a significant transfer fee that would virtually cover the planned summer expenditure.