Forest push late transfers with Luiz loan bid and Rico Lewis pursuit

Nottingham Forest have stepped up their transfer activity in a rapid late-window surge, combining high-profile arrivals with ongoing negotiations for major signings as they aim to secure Champions League-style advancement in the near future and compete in Europe this coming season. The club’s owner and management have signalled a clear intention to push the squad toward both domestic and continental challenges, with a transfer deadline looming on 1 September.

Forest have already completed a series of signings this summer, building a notably large incoming group in a short period. Dan Ndoye joined from Bologna, followed by Igor Jesus and Jair Cunha from Botafogo, and Angus Gunn on a free transfer. The new arrivals, together with Omari Hutchinson from Ipswich Town, James McAtee from Manchester City, and Rennes striker Arnaud Kalimuendo, have helped to reshape a squad that finished seventh in the Premier League last season and later learned they would compete in the Europa League after Crystal Palace’s demotion redirected European slots. The club’s spending in this window has been reported at around 90 million pounds, underscoring an aggressive push to strengthen options across...