As you may have heard, Nottingham Forest are close to completing the signing of Orel Mangala from VfB Stuttgart.
An initial fee of £12.75m has been agreed between the Premier League outfit and the Bundesliga side, and the Belgium international has since travelled to England for a medical.
Now, Fabrizio Romano has shared what Nottingham Forest will focus on once the deal is completed.
What’s the story?
Well, the reliable Italian journalist believes Nottingham Forest will soon “decide internally” about whether to lodge a new bid for Alex Moreno or not.
The Championship play-off final winners have already made an offer worth £4m for the left-back, which Real Betis felt was a derisory bid, according to some sources.
Alarmingly for Steve Cooper, the Spanish side want £20m for the 29-year-old, which is quite a steep sum to pay for a player approaching his thirties.
Additionally, Nottingham Forest have already signed a left-back in Harry Toffolo, so there is no need to overspend on Moreno.
In our view, that will be the outcome of internal talks at the City Ground, but who knows what could happen.
Romano adds that Nottingham Forest have already agreed personal terms with the Spanish defender, so you would assume they are confident of finding an agreement with Real Betis.
Nottingham Forest have hope in Alex Moreno deal
Interestingly, Real Madrid could help Nottingham Forest sign Moreno.
It has been said that Real Betis want to sign Miguel Gutierrez from the Spanish champions, as they identify replacements for Moreno – just in case an irresistible offer arrives.
If Real Madrid welcome an approach for the left-back, then Real Betis could be more likely to sell Moreno.
Whatever happens, we are still expecting plenty of movement at Nottingham Forest this summer, so keep an eye on developments at the City Ground.
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