Nottingham Forest were fiercely pursuing the signing of Santiago Gimenez during the summer transfer window, but their efforts ultimately proved futile. The Reds were eager to bolster their attacking options and had identified the Mexican star as a top target. However, it became a prolonged saga as Gimenez appeared to have second thoughts about joining Forest on multiple occasions.
In the end, the club failed to secure a striker and will now have to rely on Chris Wood and Taiwo Awoniyi. With Gimenez valued at £29 million, he seemed like the perfect fit for the current Forest squad, leaving fans to wonder if he will be a missed opportunity.
Former PSV and Sparta Rotterdam player, Rene van der Gijp, doesn’t believe Forest will regret missing out on Gimenez. He questioned the player’s ability to cope with the physical demands of the Premier League, suggesting he may not be up to the task.
While a potential £33 million bid for Gimenez could have been accepted at one point, it would have been a risky move considering the inconsistent performances of Eredivisie strikers in the Premier League. Forest must ensure they make the right decisions in the transfer market, even if it means taking their time to find the perfect fit.
With Wood currently in form, there is no immediate pressure for Forest to sign another striker. While having another option would have been beneficial, it may not have been as urgent as initially thought. Van der Gijp’s doubts about Gimenez’s suitability for the Premier League add an interesting perspective to the situation.
