New target: Nottingham Forest have entered the race to sign £25m+ “absolute hero”
Nottingham Forest are said to have entered the race to complete the signing of an “absolute hero” this summer, following a new transfer rumour.
Nottingham Forest prepare for another huge game
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have wobbled of late in their quest to finish in the Premier League top five this season, securing a place in the 2025/26 Champions League in the process. Forest have lost their last two league outings on the bounce, being beaten 2-1 away to Aston Villa before losing 1-0 at home to Everton last time around, with Abdoulaye Doucoure scoring a last-gasp winner for the hosts.
Next up for the Reds is a trip to Tottenham on Monday evening, which has the potential to be another tough game, even though Spurs have flattered to deceive this season. They have still reached the Europa League semi-finals, which shows what they are capable of.
Granted, Forest are still in a wonderful position, sitting fourth in the league table, but they are only two points ahead of fifth-place Manchester City, and perhaps most importantly, just three clear of Chelsea in sixth. Champions League qualification will make for an exciting summer at the City Ground, and now a new transfer rumour has emerged.
Nottingham Forest join the race for Juventus defender Gatti
According to Gazzetta dello Sport [via Sport Witness], Nottingham Forest have joined the race to sign Juventus centre-back Federico Gatti in the summer window. Newcastle United are mentioned as rivals for the 26-year-old’s signature, with the Italian valued at £25.7m. A new deal until 2030 looks set to be agreed in Turin, but the Old Lady may simply use that to cash in on the towering defender.
While Nikola Milenkovic and Murillo have excelled at the heart of Forest’s defence this season, signing Gatti would still feel like a statement signing, also adding strong competition, ahead of the chance to compete on four fronts next season.
The Juve ace is now a six-cap Italy international who has already made 103 appearances for one of Europe’s biggest clubs, while football talent scout Jacek Kulig has hailed him in the past, calling him an “absolute hero”.
Admittedly, there is a fair chance that Gatti will remain at Juve and sign a contract extension, but if Forest are willing to bid enough for his services, it will be interesting to see if the Turin giants’ head is turned.
At 26, he is at an ideal age to come in and enjoy his peak years at the City Ground, and he could make Forest an even more formidable defensive proposition.
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