Nottingham Forest Planning Double Swoop to Replace Anthony Elanga: Marinakis Wants Top Signing

Nottingham Forest losing Anthony Elanga had looked to be a big blow, especially as the news of Morgan Gibbs-White looking set for a move to Tottenham Hotspur broke just days after. However, their English attacking midfielder is now set to stay after signing a new contract, and Forest are currently eyeing up moves for two players to work together as replacements for their Swede, in Dan Ndoye and Adama Traore.

Nottingham Forest Plan Double Swoop in Bid to Replace Anthony Elanga

Dan Ndoye ‘Here We Go’ Whilst Forest Eye Adama Traore

Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Nottingham Forest have a verbal agreement with Bologna to sign Ndoye for around £35 million, before add-ons. The player is set to travel to England in the next 24 hours to complete his medical, with the Italian journalist giving his famous “Here We Go”. The Tricky Trees had a ~£26 million bid rejected, but have been clear favourites since last week, with a player agreement “since ten days ago”.

The story of Evangelos Marinakis being at the centre of his club’s transfer business continues, as he reportedly wanted a “top signing” to replace Elanga, who had 17 goal contributions in the league last campaign. Ndoye appears to be this man, though they are also “eyeing a move” for Traore from Fulham.

Nottingham Forest’s Attack Is Strong Enough to Compete

After losing Elanga, and during a time in which it looked likely that Gibbs-White would be departing at the same time, critics had suggested that Forest’s attack was too weak to compete for Europe again. However, retaining their playmaker is a huge boost as he is at the centre of their play.

Furthermore, whilst Ndoye and Traore wouldn’t replicate Elanga’s talents to as high a level, they would provide more depth to the wings. Last season, Jota Silva and Ramon Sosa were the only real bench options, and they struggled to have a real impact. They will join Callum Hudson-Odoi as wide players.

Meanwhile, Igor Jesus comes in as a back-up to Chris Wood who, at 33-years-old, may well need it. Last year, Taiwo Awoniyi failed to provide any impactful option off the bench. Whilst Forest have lost one of their best players, they still have their other two star players, and this year they have a lot more depth. Their attack is still strong enough to compete, whilst the midfield and defence remain intact with key players like Elliot Anderson, Ryan Yates, Murillo, and Nikola Milenkovic all ready to go again.