Nottingham Forest are refusing to slow down in the closing days of the summer transfer window, with reports confirming that the club’s hierarchy is actively working on dual deals to bolster Oliver Glasner’s squad before the deadline slams shut next week.
Following a remarkably busy window at the City Ground, Forest have already broken their club transfer record to secure striker Liam Delap from Chelsea in a deal worth an initial £45 million, which could potentially rise to £50 million with add-ons. Delap joins a growing list of high-profile arrivals under Glasner, alongside midfielder Xaver Schlager, center-back Ousmane Diomande, and goalkeeper Steven Benda.
Despite already spending heavily, Forest boss Glasner confirmed during his pre-match press conference that the recruitment team is far from finished, with at least one more signing firmly on the cards as the club looks to solidify its squad for a demanding Premier League campaign.
Direct Talks Underway for Crystal Palace Right-Back Daniel Munoz
The primary defensive objective for Forest in these final days is securing a top-tier right-back to add depth and quality to the backline. Crystal Palace standout Daniel Munoz has emerged as the prime target to fill that void.
According to reports from prominent transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, negotiations have rapidly accelerated. Romano shared on social media that Nottingham Forest entered direct contact with Crystal Palace to finalize an agreement for Munoz, noting that the player is deeply keen on making the switch to the City Ground. If the clubs can bridge the gap in valuations, the Colombian international could become Forest’s next major statement signing.
Forest Target Everton Midfielder Harrison Armstrong in £40m Pursuit
In addition to defensive reinforcements, the Reds are intensely scouring the market to add another engine-room operator. Forest have been searching all summer to adequately plug the massive creative and defensive hole left by Elliot Anderson following his high-profile departure to Manchester City.
The latest name to top the club’s shortlist is Everton’s highly-rated 19-year-old midfielder, Harrison Armstrong. According to reports from The Athletic, Forest are actively “working on a deal” to bring the teenage sensation Trentside.
Talks are believed to center around a staggering £40 million valuation for the youngster, with Everton heavily pushing for a significant sell-on clause to be included in the structure of any permanent agreement. Securing Armstrong would represent a massive investment in both immediate first-team readiness and long-term potential, showcasing the ambitious blueprint laid out by the club’s ownership.
Glasner’s Squad Faces Early-Season Tests
The frantic transfer activity comes at a time when Glasner is managing a squad currently navigating physical setbacks. During Forest’s recent high-octane 2-2 draw against Liverpool at Anfield, summer signing Xaver Schlager slotted straight into the starting XI alongside James McAtee—who continues to be deployed in a deeper midfield role by the Austrian manager—while influential midfielder Ibrahim Sangare was sidelined due to a slight injury.
With the transfer window ticking down to its final hours, the pressure is on Forest’s recruitment team to push these deals across the line. If sporting director and executive leadership can secure both Munoz and Armstrong, Nottingham Forest will head into the remainder of the season with a vastly upgraded squad capable of making serious waves in the top flight.
