Nottingham Forest now close to signing ‘extraordinary’ £12m defender As Per Fabrizio Romano

Nottingham Forest are close to signing a big name as they continue to prepare for the new season.

The Reds want to build on last season’s success and bring in the right players this summer to avoid relegation next season.
The board has once again backed manager Nuno Espirito Santo, and Forest can now sign players after appearing to have resolved PSR issues.

Forest have already signed custodian Carlos Miguel and Newcastle winger Elliott Anderson.

However, it appears that more new signings are in the works, with one potential deal nearing completion, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Nottingham Forest are close to signing. Nikola Milenkovic

According to Romano, who posted an update on his X account, Forest are close to signing the defender for around £12 million.

Indeed, Romano has hinted that his now-famous ‘here we go’ on transfer deals will arrive very soon.

🚨🌳 Nottingham Forest are closing in on deal to sign Nikola Milenković from Fiorentina!

£12m final proposal set to be accepted as details are being sorted, then time for medical.#NFFC also sent contract proposal to the player.

Here we go, soon. 🇷🇸 pic.twitter.com/AYu19aZjXN

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 15, 2024

The ‘extraordinary’ Fiorentina star has previously been tracked by Premier League teams, including Arsenal and Tottenham.

Milenkovic played for Serbia in the Euros and will be regarded as a coup by Forest fans.

It’s unclear whether Forest will do much more business in the window.

After being docked points last season, the club will be wary of repeating the situation.

Similarly, key players such as Morgan Gibbs-White remain at the club despite interest from other clubs, and Forest fans will be hoping to keep them.

Milenkovic, meanwhile, will add steel and quality to the Forest defence, which was prone to leaks at times last season.