Nottingham Forest quelled fears of a potential relegation back to the Championship by clinching a crucial 2-1 victory at the London Stadium against West Ham United.
This win has provided the team with a comfortable seven-point buffer over West Ham, amplifying the pressure on former Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo, who just a year ago had the team sitting in third place in January and was a strong contender for the Manager of the Season award.
Football is known for its rapid changes, and Sean Dyche, who was dismissed as Everton boss last January, understands the importance of not becoming complacent in the remaining months of the campaign.
Reports from Italy suggest that Nottingham Forest are in negotiations to secure the services of Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi. Journalist Gianluca Di Marzio indicates that the City Ground club has reached out to Inter Milan to express their interest in the 26-year-old. Inter’s asking price is rumored to be around €35 million, equivalent to approximately £30 million. Talks between the clubs are poised to progress further, with Turkish giants Galatasaray also reportedly expressing interest in Frattesi.
Frattesi’s potential arrival could inject fresh energy into Nottingham Forest’s season. The club is navigating the challenge of balancing domestic commitments with European competition for the first time since 1995/96 under manager Frank Clark’s leadership. While the current season has posed challenges, particularly due to Chris Wood’s long-term injury, Nottingham Forest has demonstrated glimpses of their competitive edge both domestically and in European fixtures.
Drawing examples from Tottenham Hotspur’s European success despite their lower position in the Premier League, Nottingham Forest aims to climb the standings and replicate such accomplishments on the continental stage.
Frattesi brings a wealth of experience at the highest levels of competition, having featured in the UEFA Champions League final last season and boasting Serie A and Supercoppa Italiana titles. With 33 caps for Italy and 104 appearances for a prestigious European club, the 26-year-old is known for his goal-scoring prowess, having netted seven times across all competitions last season.
While Frattesi has seen limited game time this season, his potential arrival could see him competing for a starting role alongside players like Morgan Gibbs-White and James McAtee, who is also being pursued by Leeds United. Additionally, Frattesi’s versatility allows him to play in deeper roles or alongside players like Elliot Anderson in a box-to-box capacity, adding depth and quality to Nottingham Forest’s squad.
