Tag: Nottingham Forest

For Forest to stay in the Premier League, they must remember who got them here

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After Crystal Palace made the ‘reluctant’ decision to sack Patrick Vieira, it would be easy for the hierarchy at Nottingham Forest to feel overwhelmed. After defeat by Newcastle United, Forest sit just behind Palace and, depending on results elsewhere this weekend, could find themselves in deeper trouble in the Premier League table. The international break can seem like an eternity. But Steve Cooper’s biggest achievement as head coach at Forest has been inspiring a sense of unity and teamwork, not just at the City Ground but in an entire city.…

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Mark Bullingham: The FA is ready to ease GBE restrictions – allowing Premier League clubs to sign players early

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Chief executive Mark Bullingham says the Football Association is ready to ease Governing Bodies Endorsement (GBE) restrictions to allow more Premier League clubs to recruit players early. But the FA is also concerned that the influx of new players could limit the path to the first team for English footballers. Post-Brexit, the introduction of the GBE in January 2021 has significantly impacted people who can be recruited from outside the UK. Clubs can no longer take talent from Europe under the age of 18 and the points tally now decides…

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Ornstein: Mount talks on hold, Rashford deal boost, Krosche in Liverpool frame

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Chelsea’s faltering campaign suffered its latest setback on Saturday as they were beaten at home by bottom-of-the-table Southampton: they remain 10th in the Premier League with 15 games still to play. One of the many issues facing the new ownership at Stamford Bridge concerns Mason Mount, the homegrown talent and England international midfielder whose deal is due to expire in June 2024. Negotiations between Chelsea and Mount over a new contract have not yet led to an agreement, with several offers made last summer and in the autumn rejected by…

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Chris Wood’s move to Nottingham Forest has become permanent

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Nottingham Forest have signed Chris Wood on a permanent basis, after activating the terms of his loan transfer from Newcastle United. The New Zealand international striker made his third appearance as Steve Cupper’s side lost 2-0 at Fulham last weekend – which was enough to ensure Forest would pay Premier League rivals £15m for the 31-year-old. Wood has not yet registered with his new team, but mainly played in the team under Cooper, after moving from the Northeast. Wood played a crucial role in Newcastle’s relegation battle last season when…

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English clubs are responsible for more than half of all transfer fees in the January window

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English football clubs spent more than half of global transfer fees worldwide in the January transfer window, according to FIFA International Transfer Snapshot. The 2023 report says teams in England topped the money spent table in January, with a total of $898.6m (£739.5m) spent, accounting for 57.3 per cent of total spending globally. France followed in second place with total spending of £108.5m. A record number of transfers also occurred during the January transfer window across the men’s and women’s matches.A total of 4,387 transfers were completed in the men’s…

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Louis O’Brien, Steve Cook and Omar Richards left out of Nottingham Forest’s 25-man Premier League squad

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Louis O’Brien, Steve Cook and Omar Richards have been left out of Nottingham Forest’s Premier League squad for the second part of the 2022-23 season. Forest continued their transfer frenzy after returning to the Premier League last month, with Gustavo Scarpa, Chris Wood, Danilo, Keylor Navas, Jonjo Shelvey and Felipe all joining. Then Andre Ayew was signed on Thursday as a free agent on a deal until the end of the season, after he left the Qatari club Al-Sadd by mutual consent. Those signings mean several first-team players have been…

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Newcastle United reluctantly likely to leave Shelvey despite no guarantee of replacement – Howe

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Eddie Howe has admitted Jonjo Shelvey is likely to leave Newcastle United for Nottingham Forest despite wanting the midfielder to stay and having little time to find a replacement. Forest began talks about personal terms on Sunday, with a permanent move already agreed. Speaking ahead of Tuesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Southampton, Howe confirmed: “Jongo is talking to Forest. He’s been a big player for this football club over the past seven years; he’s been an important part of my team since I’ve been here. “Unfortunately, he’s had…

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Nottingham Forest are in talks with Newcastle over a move for Jonjo Shelvey

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Nottingham Forest are currently in talks with Newcastle over a possible transfer for Jonjo Shelvey. Shelvey, 30, has struggled to get game time this season with several injuries which have seen him make five appearances in all competitions. Forrest has now begun talks on personal terms with an agreement already in place for a permanent move. The former England international is entering the final six months of his Newcastle contract, and the club have been reluctant to offer him a new deal. Newcastle have been chasing a defensive midfielder all…

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West Bromwich Albion are close to making a loan move for Nottingham Forest midfielder Louis O’Brien

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West Bromwich Albion are close to completing the loan move of Nottingham Forest midfielder Louis O’Brien. Forest signed O’Brien, 24, from Huddersfield Town in the summer. But the midfielder has struggled to carve out a regular place in Steve Cuper’s starting line-up, starting just six Premier League matches this season. West Bromwich Albion want to sign O’Brien to help them propel them into the play-offs, and the move would see the midfielder return to Carlos Corbran, who he previously managed at Huddersfield. Cooper has previously played down the idea of…

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Nottingham Forest agreed with Newcastle to sign Chris Wood on loan

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Nottingham Forest have agreed a deal to sign striker Chris Wood from Newcastle United. The loan deal will see Forest commit to signing Wood if certain clauses are met – which would likely include Forest maintaining their Premier League status. Wood, 31, will travel to Nottingham on Thursday afternoon to complete a medical within the next 24 hours. Wood played a crucial role in Newcastle’s relegation battle last season when he signed for the club from Burnley for £25m in January. But he has seen his minutes dwindle this season…

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