Nottingham Forest has long been interested in Johan Bakayoko, hoping to fill the void left by Anthony Elanga’s departure to Newcastle for a hefty fee of nearly £60 million. His speed will be sorely missed by the team in the upcoming season.
Bakayoko was quickly identified as a potential replacement by Forest, although he took some time to consider his options. Recently, it seems Bakayoko has made a decision about his future, and it’s quite intriguing.
Recent reports suggest that Bakayoko’s future is close to being resolved, with RB Leipzig now in pole position to secure his signature. While Bayer Leverkusen seemed to be leading the race initially, Leipzig has now emerged as the frontrunner.
Florian Plettenberg believes that a deal worth around £18 million is on the horizon for Bakayoko to move to the Bundesliga outfit. This decision may come as a surprise to Nottingham Forest, as it was believed that Bakayoko was holding out for a Champions League club, making a move to Leverkusen more logical.
However, joining Leipzig, who finished seventh in the Bundesliga and won’t be competing in any European tournaments next season, may bewilder Forest and their fans. It’s disappointing for Forest that they couldn’t secure Bakayoko’s services, as he seemed like a promising replacement for Elanga.
