The summer transfer window for Nottingham Forest has concluded with significant activity in the final hours before the deadline. With the Reds set to compete in the Europa League this season, owner Evangelos Marinakis provided the funds for several notable signings.
Nottingham Forest broke their transfer record twice during the window, first with the £34m acquisition of Dan Ndoye from Bologna, followed by a £37m deal for Omari Hutchinson from Ipswich Town. The club made additional signings throughout the window to bolster the squad for the upcoming campaign.
On deadline day, Nottingham Forest made two permanent signings, securing Donnell McNeilly from Chelsea and Matthew Orr from Linfield. In terms of outgoings, Eric da Silva Moreira was loaned to Rio Ave, Donnell McNeilly was sent on loan to Wycombe Wanderers, and Josh Bowler’s contract was mutually terminated.
The full list of signings made by Nottingham Forest during the summer 2025 transfer window includes a mix of high-profile acquisitions such as Arnaud Kalimuendo, James McAtee, Igor Jesus, and Nicolo Savona. The club also secured loan deals for players like Douglas Luiz from Juventus and Oleksandr Zinchenko from Arsenal.
In terms of departures, Nottingham Forest saw key players like Anthony Elanga, Danilo, and Andrew Omobamidele leave the club for significant fees, while others departed on loan or on free transfers. Notable departures include Lewis O’Brien, Matt Turner, and Harry Toffolo, among others.
Overall, Nottingham Forest’s transfer activity in the summer of 2025 reflects the club’s ambitions and efforts to strengthen the squad ahead of challenging domestic and European campaigns.
