Nottingham Forest named in transfer debate as Arsenal deal sparks interest in defender

It could be an interesting season ahead for Nottingham Forest as they look to continue under Nuno Espirito Santo.

After back-to-back relegation battles since their return to the top flight, the Reds hope this time will be different. The aim for 2024/25 is to start in the Premier League and move up the table.

After two years back among the elite, the Reds are now well aware of the task ahead of them and the challenges they face. And while there is no doubt this particular division is taking no prisoners, there is a sense that Forest are now equipped to meet the test.

Indeed, there is plenty of reason for optimism among Reds fans. Progress is the watchword around town at the moment and the hope is that supporters aren’t biting their nails or calculating last-day survival permutations in May.

Forest showed what they are capable of during Nuno’s last tenure. Also, the Portuguese clearly had the foundations of a very good team already in place.

But pre-season really showed what could be possible with the 50-year-old at the helm. His team looked good, were keen to get on the front foot and created some wonderful passages of play.

Of course, reading too much into summer friendlies is unwise. Predicting how an unpredictable Premier League might play out is not easy at the best of times.

However, don’t underestimate how valuable uninterrupted time with his players can be for Nuno. He described pre-season as the “most important” time of the year and felt he missed out by being called up to Trentside midway through the last campaign.

Nuno has plenty of talent at his disposal as he looks to chart a course for the coming months. Players like Ibrahim Sangare have the potential to really show what they are about, the likes of Callum Hudson-Odoi and Anthony Elanga are capable of making their mark again and Morgan Gibbs-White can get even better. And then there are the new autographs to add to the mix.

It will be fascinating to see if Carlos Miguel takes the No. 1 spot. Nikola Milenkovic has been brought in to try and solve the Reds’ kick-off woes. Eric da Silva Moreira looks a great find and Elliot Anderson can be an excellent addition. Additional signatures are expected to follow.

There is a lot to look forward to. With that in mind, we’ve put together our Nottingham Forest 2024/25 kick-off special, our brilliant guide to the new season.

Our reporter Sarah Clapson will tell you what to expect from the Reds next season, turn your attention to Nuno, check out key people and identify those to watch. Our club-by-club guide will give you information on Forest’s Premier League rivals and managers across the division, while our away pages will tell you all you need to know about the grounds the Reds will be visiting.

With a full list of programs and key dates for the campaign, Nottingham Forest 2024/25 kick off launch will get you in tip-top shape in time for the Reds’ opening day opener at home to Bournemouth on Saturday 17 August.

Order your copy now from our online store and receive it directly at your door.

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