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We asked for your views on Forest's business this transfer window.

Here are some of your comments:

Sean: It looks like a window of good business in getting in some good players and providing the team with some much needed depth and quality. Whilst I'm not exactly excited by the Zinchenko signing, it makes sense as he has both experience at the top end of the league and in European competition. They'll all need some game time to learn and gel together which, fortunately, we have plenty coming up. Looking forward to it.

Nathan: I love the ambition and spending over £200m would be unthinkable four years ago. That said some of the recruitment feels a little haphazard and reminiscent of when we first got promoted when it was about numbers rather than quality. I hope these signings all work out but it feels inevitable some won't.

Chris: They are capable of competing in all competitions providing Nuno rotates the players at his disposal. There should be no favourites.

Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of 23-year-old Strasbourg winger Dilane Bakwa for more than £30m and also announced a season-long loan move for Arsenal's Oleksandr Zinchenko.

Former France Under-21 international Bakwa played 71 times for the Ligue 1 club, scoring 12 goals and providing 21 assists and said he was delighted to join the Reds.

"I am so happy to have signed for this legendary club," Bakwa said. "I am grateful the club and the owner have given me this opportunity. The ambitions of everyone here motivates me and I didn't hesitate once I heard there was interest.

"I will give my all for this club every time I am on the pitch. I can't wait to get started."

Meanwhile, Ukraine international Zinchenko won four Premier League titles, four Carabao Cups and the FA Cup during his time with Manchester City before moving to north London in the summer of 2022.

Zinchenko has been out of favour at Arsenal since the emergence of Myles Lewis-Skelly and the signing of Riccardo Calafiori who can both play in his favoured left-back role.

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Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of defender Cuiabano from Botafogo.

The 22-year-old left-back has signed on a four-year deal and becomes the club's fourth summer signing from the Brazilian side, following the arrivals of John Victor, Igor Jesus and Jair Cunha.

Cuiabano featured in all four of Botafogo's Club World Cup matches in the summer and has played 60 times in all competitions since his move from Gremio in 2024.

Forest's chief football officer Ross Wilson said: "This summer has been about ensuring we have quality and depth in every position, while also identifying talented young players from across the world who can play a crucial role in our long-term development as a club.

"Tracked by a lot of clubs, Cuiabano is an exciting player with a lot of potential. At just 22 years old, he has already gained significant experience for a player of his age and we are excited for what his future holds."

Wycombe Wanderers have signed striker Donnell McNeilly on loan following his move from Chelsea to Nottingham Forest.

The 19-year-old has joined Forest's academy on a three-year deal but they opted to send him out on loan for the rest of the season as part of his development.

McNeilly has been a prolific scorer at youth levels for Chelsea with 42 goals in the past two seasons.

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Defender Matthew Orr has joined Nottingham Forest from Linfield for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal.

The 18-year-old centre-back made 37 appearances for the Blues after breaking through last season.

He scored twice, including a goal on his senior debut against Stjarnan in the Uefa Conference League in July 2024.

Orr's impressive performances in helping Linfield to the Irish Premiership title saw him named Young Player of the Year alongside gaining a place in the Northern Ireland Football Writers' Association Team of the Year.

The Northern Ireland under-21 international will initially link up with Forest's youth team which plays in the Premier League 2.

Winger Eric da Silva Moreira has completed a season-long loan move to Portuguese side Rio Ave.

The 19-year-old joined Forest last summer from German club St. Pauli and made five first team appearances during his first campaign in England.

In a statement, the club said that Moreira would be making the move to "gain valuable first team experience" with the team who play in Portugal's Primeira Liga.

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Football reporter

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After Nuno Espirito Santo's complaints and concerns, Nottingham Forest's transfer window may now end without too much drama.

Sunday's signing of goalkeeper John Victor from Botafogo inched Forest closer to what Nuno wanted.

He also wanted another left back and Forest are expected to complete the signing of left-back Cuiabano from Botafogo before the 19:00 BST deadline.

It means they will have signed four from the Brazilian side this summer, with striker Igor Jesus and defender Jair Cunha arriving in July for a combined total of about £20m.

Forest's spend will be a little over £150m having brought in Omari Hutchinson, James McAtee, Arnaud Kalimuendo, Dan Ndoye and Nicolo Savona.

It means the focus on deadline day is likely to be on moving some fringe players out, with forgotten man Omar Richards one of those able to leave, along with young striker Eric Moreira.

Nuno prefers to work with a small squad but, with a Europa League campaign to navigate, the head coach needed more depth, so there will not be a raft of senior exits.

Forward Jota Silva could leave. Meanwhile, Taiwo Awoniyi had not been angling for a move earlier in the window but he could find his minutes limited.

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We asked for your views on what is still needed by Nottingham Forest on transfer deadline day.

Here are some of your comments:

Kevin: Pretty decent summer so far. Keeping the core group and improving was key. Only remaining tasks is to ideally get a couple of back-up full-backs and resolving the future of Nuno. That is imperative!

James: New left-back. Having two strong starting XIs is essential when playing European football.

Andy: Sign a top winger to plant the ball on to Chris Wood's head.

Kevin: We need a another full-back, maybe bring Matty Cash back home!

Andrew: The window has been brilliant so far - we really don't need much more. Another full-back or two and it would be an outstanding window.

Today is the second transfer deadline day of the summer following a brief closure in June because of the Club World Cup.

In a change to previous windows, clubs only have until 19:00 BST to complete deals, bringing the Premier League in line with the EFL, Italy's Serie A, France's Ligue 1 and Germany's Bundesliga. The window in Scotland and Spain remains open until 23:00 BST.

It has already been a hectic window - with a number of storylines still to be resolved - but whether it turns out to be a day of transfer action or a pretty quiet one for your club, you will be able to keep across it all on BBC Sport.

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We asked for your thoughts after Sunday's Premier League game between Nottingham Forest and West Ham United.

Here are some of your comments:

Forest fans

Tom: It's a thread which has continued since Forest returned to the Premier League - the inability to bounce back after going a goal down. We did it against Crystal Palace, but letting in three in seven minutes has happened in previous games too many times. A habit we can't shake.

Rev: Really disappointing to see our collapse in a game we expected to win. We were toothless. Possession doesn't win games, goals do. The result hasn't done the manager any favours and changes were way too slow to happen.

John: This has come at a bad time. The effort was there but passes went astray and nothing worked. If not for Matz Sels, it could have been six. Last year, substitutions would have weakened us. On Sunday, the quality we now have could have saved us - but they were left too late. I hope Nuno hasn't saved Mr Potter's job at the cost of his own.

Neil: As the home team we were shocking. I think they thought this was a walk in the park and they went on a walk around Sherwood Forest...

West Ham fans

Moley: It's what we all needed before the international break and, towards the end, the talent showed through. A great away win and confidence restored... for now.

Martin: What a relief. At last a proper performance - solid in defence (although I do think Forest were lacklustre). Nice to see we were dangerous going forward. I still reserve judgement on Graham Potte, but at least we have something to build on. I will just be happy with Premier League survival. COYI.

Manni: Looked together in this game, worked hard off the ball and finished chances! Fernandes looked composed and Summerville was direct! Keep it going - we have a chance of avoiding the scrap.

Nick: I cannot believe how much West Ham improved from last week. So many good points. Now, stick with a back four - and Soungoutou Magassa to replace James Ward-Prowse.

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Nottingham Forest have signed goalkeeper John Victor from Brazilian side Botafogo.

The 29-year-old has signed a three-year contract at the City Ground.

Forest have already signed Scotland international Angus Gunn on a free transfer, but boss Nuno Espirito Santo had always wanted to sign another keeper.

Victor has previously played for Santos in Brazil and also had a loan spell at Real Valladolid in Spain.

Chief football officer Ross Wilson said: "John has caught the attention of many clubs after some impressive seasons in Brazil, so we're pleased he has chosen Forest as his next step.

"Matz [Sels] had a standout season last year, and we also have Angus and young Aaron [Bott] in the group, meaning John joins a strong cohort of keepers that will push each other and will help each other improve.

"He arrives here hungry to make an impact and we're excited to welcome him."

Forest are also expected to complete the signing of left-back Cuiabano from Botafogo, meaning they have signed four from the Brazilian side this summer.

Striker Igor Jesus and defender Jair Cunha arrived in July for a combined total of about £20m.