The clock is ticking. With kickoff against Leeds just days away and the window slamming shut on September 1, Forest are racing to finalise a flurry of deals — and one of them could be done any moment now.

Nottingham Forest are entering the business end of the summer transfer window with genuine momentum, as Oliver Glasner’s side prepare to open their Premier League campaign at home to Leeds United on Saturday. With barely a week left to complete deals before deadline day, here’s everything you need to know about where Forest’s business stands.

Dodo: The Deal That Could Land Any Day Now

The headline story is Fiorentina right-back Dodo, with reports suggesting his move to the City Ground is picking up serious pace. Multiple sources point to a fee of around €10million (£8.5m) for the 27-year-old, with journalist Nicolo Schira going as far as to say Dodo is “one step away” from completing a switch to Forest on a contract running until 2030.

It’s easy to see the appeal. Dodo can operate as both a right-back and a wing-back, making him a natural fit for Glasner’s preferred three-at-the-back setup — and at just £8.5m, with only 12 months left on his current Fiorentina deal, it represents low-risk business that could add real strength in depth to Forest’s defence.

Munoz Link Emerges — But Could It Already Be Dead in the Water?

Adding intrigue to the right-back situation is a fresh link with Crystal Palace’s Daniel Munoz. Reports suggest the Eagles are open to selling the 30-year-old for around €29million (£25m), with Forest joining Tottenham and Everton in registering interest.

But here’s the catch: if Forest do get the Dodo deal over the line, this one may never materialise. There’s little logic in signing two right-backs in the same window, and with a far cheaper option already reportedly “one step away,” the smart money suggests Munoz could quickly fall down Forest’s priority list — assuming Palace were even willing to sanction a sale to a Premier League rival in the first place.

Midfield Search Goes Down to the Wire

It’s not just the defence getting attention. Xaver Schlager has already strengthened Forest’s midfield and made a strong early impression, but the Reds are understood to be hunting for further reinforcements following Elliot Anderson’s summer departure to Manchester City.

Tottenham’s Lucas Bergvall has been monitored for some time, but a new name has now entered the conversation: Fiorentina’s Nicolo Fagioli. The Italy international is also drawing interest from Crystal Palace and Napoli, adding a competitive edge to any pursuit. Versatile and still developing at 25, Fagioli has shown enough over the past year to catch the eye of clubs well beyond the City Ground.

What It All Means for Forest

With multiple deals in motion across two key positions, Forest look set for a busy final stretch of the window. A cut-price defensive addition in Dodo would tick a major box heading into the new season, while the midfield search looks destined to run right up until deadline day itself.

One thing’s for certain: Forest fans should keep their phones close over the next fortnight — this transfer saga is far from over.