Nottingham Forest have made the decision to part ways with a number of players as the summer transfer window looms ahead.
One of the players bidding farewell to the City Ground is Harry Toffolo, who has spent three years at Forest. He is not the only one set to depart, as there are rumors linking Danilo with a move to Lyon, while the likes of Josh Bowler, David Carmo, and Marko Stamenic are expected to attract interest from other clubs looking to secure their services.
On the other hand, Forest is also in the process of welcoming new players, with Igor Jesus reportedly on the verge of signing for the club as they prepare for their upcoming participation in the UEFA Conference League.
Another player on the verge of leaving Nottingham Forest is Matt Turner, with Lyon agreeing to pay £6.7 million to acquire the United States goalkeeper. Turner, who made 21 appearances for Forest in the previous season, failed to fully convince head coach Nuno Espirito Santo of his abilities, leading to his imminent departure from the club.
Interestingly, Turner’s departure follows a similar pattern to his move to Forest from Crystal Palace, where he spent last season on loan and notably won the FA Cup. Despite Forest paying £10 million for Turner’s services, the club is set to lose some money on the deal. Nonetheless, it is seen as a positive move to offload a surplus player and alleviate the wage bill.
In a notable critique of Turner’s performance, Gary Neville famously labeled him as ‘useless’ with the ball at his feet after a match against Manchester United. Turner’s difficulties in ball distribution have been a recurring issue, prompting his exclusion from the starting lineup by Espirito Santo.
Overall, Turner’s departure signifies a positive start to the summer for Nottingham Forest as they aim to revamp their squad and make strategic adjustments ahead of the upcoming season.
