A gathering of Nottingham Forest’s senior decision‑makers in Athens this week has turned the spotlight on the club’s plans for the upcoming transfer window. With a war chest built from a series of high‑profile sales, the English Premier League side is poised to reshape its squad ahead of the new season.
Head coach Vitor Pereira, who took charge at the start of the campaign, used the meeting to articulate his belief that the team fell short of expectations despite a promising start. Pereira said the club will aim to retain its core while bringing in three or four new faces to plug identified gaps.
Central to the discussion is the future of midfielder Elliot Anderson, whose potential departure could generate funds earmarked for other targets. Club officials indicated that any sale would be used to finance reinforcements, particularly in positions where the current roster is thin.
Among the priorities is a search for a new goalkeeper, as several existing options face expiring contracts or have underperformed in recent fixtures. Pereira also outlined a desire to bolster the back line and add depth in attacking roles, with the intention of building around players such as Murillo, Morgan Gibbs‑White, Nikola Milenkovic, Ola Aina, Ibrahim Sangaré, Chris Wood and Igor Jesus.
Retention remains a key theme
Despite speculation surrounding several marquee names, Forest’s hierarchy has stressed that it is not actively seeking to offload key figures like Gibbs‑White, Murillo, Sangaré or Williams. The message from Pereira and sporting director Ross Wilson is clear: keep the core, then add quality.
The strategy reflects a broader ambition to avoid the over‑reliance on a massive recruitment drive that characterised the previous summer. By coupling prudent spending with a stable core, the club hopes to translate its improved financial position into a more balanced and competitive squad.