adminDONE DEAL IMMINENT; Nottingham Forest now eyeing £87m “powerhouse” striker with eight goals in 25/26 ahead of January transfer window
Nottingham Forest Target £87m Striker as Marinakis Aims to Make a Statement
Nottingham Forest are reportedly eyeing a sensational move for an £87 million striker who has already netted eight goals this season, with owner Evangelos Marinakis seemingly determined to make a statement of intent in the transfer market.
Forest Planning for the Future Despite Dyche’s Reunion with Chris Wood
New Forest boss Sean Dyche is well-known for his admiration of Chris Wood, having enjoyed a highly productive spell with the New Zealand striker during their time together at Burnley. Dyche was notably disappointed when Wood departed Turf Moor in 2022, once commenting:
“It wasn’t a perfect scenario to lose a player who’d done so well for us and for himself. He’s a good player. He’s been quieter this season, but you only have to look at his record and what he’s achieved.”
Given Wood’s impressive form last season—scoring 20 goals in 36 Premier League appearances as Forest secured European qualification—Dyche will no doubt relish the chance to work with him again. However, with the 33-year-old now entering the latter stages of his career, Forest are already planning for the long term.
Forest Join Race for Porto’s Samu Omorodion
According to a report from Caught Offside, Nottingham Forest have set their sights on FC Porto’s rising star Samu Omorodion, who is also being tracked by Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, and Newcastle United.
The 21-year-old Spanish forward has drawn interest from several Premier League clubs after a series of standout performances in Portugal. Porto, however, are reluctant to sell and are holding firm on his €100 million (£87 million) release clause.
Forest scouts have reportedly watched Omorodion several times in recent weeks, with reports suggesting he could be an ideal addition to Dyche’s squad.
A “Powerhouse” Signing That Could Transform Forest’s Attack
Despite a challenging start to the season that has left Forest hovering near the relegation zone, signing Omorodion would represent a huge show of ambition.
Scout Ben Mattinson has previously described the young Spaniard as a “powerhouse” with the potential to play at the very highest level. Omorodion has continued to justify that praise, scoring eight goals in his first ten appearances for Porto this season.
If Nottingham Forest can pull off the deal, Omorodion could elevate their attacking threat to new heights—but securing his signature may depend on how quickly Dyche’s side can turn around their league form.
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