Nottingham Forest, an unexpected contender, has taken the initiative in the pursuit of the highly sought-after Swedish international, Gyokeres. This promising development comes amid interest from English heavyweight clubs such as Manchester United, Chelsea, and Arsenal.
Gyokeres, a prolific forward, has proven to be a goal machine under the coaching of Amorim. With an astonishing record of 66 goals and 19 assists in 68 games, his performance is nothing short of extraordinary. His overall record at Sporting is equally impressive, having scored 83 goals in 91 games. During this season alone, he has found the net 40 times in 41 matches, an achievement that underlines his exceptional talent.
While the Premier League is undoubtedly a more challenging environment, the remarkable form that Gyokeres has demonstrated is likely to pique the interest of English clubs. That’s where Nottingham Forest comes into the picture. According to Football Transfers, the club has made the first move by establishing contact with Gyokeres’ representatives, aiming to secure a deal ahead of the summer transfer window. This ambitious move, as described by writer Steve Kay, is one of the most significant in the club’s recent history.
Nottingham Forest owner, Evangelos Marinakis, views Gyokeres as the perfect replacement for Chris Wood in the long run. With a potential Champions League campaign on the horizon for Forest, Marinakis is eager to strengthen Nuno Espirito Santo’s squad. His goal is to avoid the pitfalls that have plagued teams such as Newcastle United and Aston Villa, who have struggled with the additional matches that European competitions bring.
Marinakis, known for his willingness to invest in the team, is determined to ensure that Forest can compete in all arenas, including the possibility of a return to Champions League football. He is keen to provide Nuno and his team with all the resources necessary to avoid a dip in league form due to the strain of European fixtures.
As the transfer saga unfolds, it remains to be seen whether Nottingham Forest can pull off this audacious move and secure the services of Gyokeres, who has already caught the eye of some of Europe’s top clubs.