Nottingham Forest are looking to sign a £15m-rated player this summer, despite their recent Premier League points deduction.
Nottingham Forest appeal points deduction
It has been an eventful month at The City Ground, with Forest learning last week of their four-point deduction due to breaches of the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules
That has put Nuno Espirito Santo’s side in the bottom three with nine games remaining, however, Forest have now lodged an appeal. Sky Sports have claimed that the Reds are unlikely to be punished further if their appeal, which will take place in the next three weeks, is unsuccessful.
Despite the off-field saga and the uncertainty of Premier League football in 2024/25, Forest appear to be planning ahead for the summer in the transfer market.
Recent rumours have suggested that Forest are set to enter the race to sign Mainz 05 midfielder Leandro Barreiro on a free transfer when his deal expires in the summer.
Alongside a new midfielder, though, another goalkeeper could be on the cards, despite the Reds bringing in Matt Turner, Matz Sels and Odysseas Vlachodimos this season from Arsenal, Strasbourg and Benfica.
Nottingham Forest eyeing Jack Butland move
According to Football Insider, Rangers rejected an offer from Forest for Jack Butland in the January transfer window, but the Reds still have their eye on the 31-year-old, who is valued at £15m.
Butland is thought to be plotting an Ibrox exit and a return to the Premier League this summer, but Forest will face competition from two other unnamed Premier League sides.
