Will Nottingham Forest be the new Wolves?
Nottingham Forest have linched a double deal to sign Benfica duo Joao Carvalho and Diogo Goncalves.
Unveiling the duo along with a new kit, Forest made good on the rumours which first emerged a fortnight ago over the pair making moves to the City Ground.
Forest have spent heavily, signing Carvalho for £13 million, with Goncalves arriving on loan.
It is reminiscent of Wolves’ approach last season, bringing in players from top level Portuguese clubs to fast-track their promotion charge.
They already have a proven promotion winner in charge in former Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka and now they are adding higher quality players.
It worked for Wolves, with the Molineux side earning promotion as champions.
There is a connection with the new Premier League side too, with agent and Wolves advisor Jorge Mendes critical in the double deal as he represents both players.
Here is a look at how Wolves fans reacted to Forest’s new show of ambition…
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