Nottingham Forest have finalized a deal worth £52m to sell Antony Elanga to Newcastle United after lengthy negotiations.
Evangelos Marinakis initially hoped to retain Elanga, but ultimately every player has their price in football, and that price has now been met.
In the quest for a replacement, Nottingham Forest are already eyeing Johan Bakayoko as a potential successor for Elanga under Nuno Espirito Santo’s management.
On the horizon, a new rumor is circulating, this time surrounding a highly touted teenager.
Russell Martin discusses Nottingham Forest’s interest in Tyler Dibling
Nottingham Forest is in talks to acquire Tyler Dibling as they seek to fill the void left by Elanga.
Amidst talks with Southampton, who have dropped down to the Championship, a price of around £55m has been set for Dibling’s potential transfer.
Dibling’s former coach, Russell Martin, describes the 19-year-old as the most gifted player he has ever worked with, exciting Forest’s fan base with the prospect of his arrival.
Martin spoke highly of Dibling during an interview on the Rest Is Football podcast, sharing that the young talent possesses the attributes needed to excel on the international stage and at a top level for years to come.
While Dibling registered only four goals and three assists last season, his underlying statistics suggest that his impact could significantly increase in a stronger team. Impressively, he created 20 chances for his teammates and completed 45 successful dribbles, positioning him in the top 16.5% of wingers in Europe.
Moreover, Dibling won two penalties in the previous campaign, showcasing his skill and agility, particularly against top opponents like Manchester United.
Despite the promising talent Dibling presents, the hefty fee set by Southampton may pose a challenge for Nottingham Forest in securing his services.
