Image source, Getty ImagesWith Nottingham Forest having now agreed a £55m fee to sell Anthony Elanga to Newcastle United, we want your views on the winger's likely exit.
Are you happy with the amount the Reds will get for a player who cost £15m in the summer of 2023, or disappointed to see one of 2024-25's standout performers leave?
And how should the City Ground club go about replacing Elanga in the squad?
Nottingham Forest's Anthony Elanga is set to travel to Newcastle for a medical after the clubs agreed a £55m fee for the winger. (Sky Sports)
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Nick Mashiter
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Image source, Getty ImagesEdu's appointment as Nottingham Forest's global head of football is further evidence of their plans for expansion.
We have seen them tie down key members of the squad - including Monday's announcement of Ola Aina's new contract - but there is no bigger signing than Edu's arrival.
He has been in the background for a number of months and was at Wembley for Forest's FA Cup semi-final defeat to Manchester City in April.
The former midfielder will oversee the operations at Forest, Olympiakos and Rio Ave and should be seen as a huge coup.
The ex-Brazil international, a member of Arsenal's 'Invincibles', was key to the Gunners' post-Arsene Wenger era, even if Mikel Arteta has only delivered one FA Cup five years ago.
Martin Odegaard, William Saliba, Gabriel and Declan Rice joined under his watch but so did £72m Nicolas Pepe, David Luiz and Raheem Sterling, all three failing to justify themselves at the Emirates Stadium.
Owner Evangelos Marinakis will expect Forest to continue their trajectory after last season's seventh place finish in the Premier League and there will be a desire to challenge Arsenal at the top, with the Gunners finishing second last season.
Edu provides experience from the elite, which is exactly where Forest want to be.
Image source, Getty ImagesEdu Gaspar says he is "truly excited" after Nottingham Forest announced he will take up the club's newly established role of Global Head of Football, overseeing football operations.
Since retiring from his playing career in 2011, Edu has held senior roles at Corinthians, the Brazil national team and, most recently, Arsenal.
The 46-year-old resigned from his role as the Gunners' sporting director in November 2024, stating it was "time to pursue a different challenge".
As a player, Edu played for Corinthians, Arsenal and Valencia as well as earning 15 caps for Brazil. His time in England brought two Premier League titles and two FA Cups.
During his time as firstly technical director and then sporting director in North London, he was heavily involved in bringing manager Mikel Arteta to Arsenal, with the club winning the FA Cup at the end of Arteta's first season in charge.
"I'm truly excited about this new chapter and honoured by the trust placed in me," he said on the move.
"This project connects deeply with my values around innovation and long-term planning. I look forward to building a global football model that is competitive, sustainable, and aligned with our President's ambition."
In his new role, Forest say Edu will "oversee all football-related functions, including recruitment, performance, squad strategy, and player development".
Forest president Evangelos Marinakis added: "We are extremely happy to welcome Edu to our football family.
"His global experience, values, and winning mindset align perfectly with our objective to strengthen and expand our international football platform."
Nick Mashiter
BBC Sport football news reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesOla Aina's new deal highlights Nottingham Forest's commitment to maintaining their momentum in the aim of becoming a force again.
Discussions have been ongoing for a while and the full-back, who played an important role in helping Forest finish seventh last season, is the latest key man to sign fresh terms.
Nuno Espirito Santo has stressed in the past that keeping his squad together was the most important thing - rather than bringing in an influx of new signings - and Forest have been working on doing that.
They have already tied down Wood, Murillo and Neco Williams this year while Nuno himself signed a new three-year deal last month.
Forest do not want to sell Newcastle target Anthony Elanga - although every player has his price - as they prepare to return to European football for the first time since 1995-96.
The unity was evident last season in a tight-knit squad and Aina is just the next piece of the puzzle in Forest's long-term desire to compete at the top.
There is a clear belief for many in the squad that the City Ground is the right place and this deal will only help convince others - like Morgan Gibbs-White - that Forest is somewhere they can find success.
Image source, Getty ImagesNottingham Forest defender Ola Aina is "over the moon" to have signed a new deal that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2028.
The 28-year-old played a vital role for Forest last season - playing 35 of a possible 38 Premier League games - as they secured European football with a seventh place finish.
"I'm over the moon," said Aina. "I can't wait to continue this journey with this club.
"It's always felt like a home ever since I joined and I'm happy to be here. Now my focus is on preparing for the new season well and getting back to hard work."
Owner Evangelos Marinakis said: "Ola has skill, determination and character in abundance. He epitomises the culture and hard work we expect from everyone associated with Forest.
"He has had a big influence since his arrival here and we look forward to continuing that journey together to help us achieve incredible things."
Image source, Getty ImagesWe asked for your thoughts on the signing of Igor Jesus from Botafogo.
It is fair to say Forest fans are excited.
Andrew: He looks exciting, a real prospect. If he can hit the ground running, he could be a serious player for us at an absolute bargain price.
Sean: Very promising signing. He hopefully helps share the attacking and goalscoring responsibilities with Woody and Taiwo Awoniyi if they both stay. It's a good sign of progress signing a player of this calibre, and if we continue as we have done in keeping the main squad together while making measured, well thought out signings then this is going to be another good season. Welcome Igor Jesus!
Jamie: Very excited; Jesus gives us a player who can both change our system and builds on the current plan A. His hold-up play is excellent too. Cant wait to see him play.
Antony: Hopefully a great signing for Forest as we need a striker. Our South American scouting has been pretty good so hopefully this can be a great addition.
Clive: Forest have an absolute bargain here. Young, strong and talented, and the perfect role model in Chris Wood to acclimatise to the Premier League. What a pair of weapons they will be.
Phil: Time will tell, but looks like a good signing. Gets the right service, he could be a 20-goal-a-season striker.
Dermo: Great signing, with Jesus on our side how can we fail? Just like Cloughie, he will walk along the River Trent.
Image source, Getty ImagesNottingham Forest have completed the signing of Brazil striker Igor Jesus from Botafogo.
The 24-year-old has agreed a four-year deal and says he is "ready to bring joy to the whole Forest family".
"I'm really happy to be a part of this news story," he said. "I didn't have to think twice about the offer - I embraced it. I embraced the project they sent me.
"I am delighted to be coming here and hope to do some great work."
Jesus, who has four caps for Brazil, got two goals in the Club World Cup as Botafogo made the knockout stages, scoring and being named player of the match against European champions Paris St-Germain.
"We have tracked Igor over a long period of time now and we are pleased he has joined the club," said Forest's chief football officer Ross Wilson. "He joins a strong and united squad.
"The club continues to grow and develop all the time and we know Igor shares such ambition as he moves to Nottingham."
Are you excited by this signing?
What are you predictions for Jesus?
Image source, Getty ImagesBBC Radio Nottingham's Colin Fray believes Nottingham Forest have no desire to sell Anthony Elanga to Newcastle this transfer window.
"Forest are clearly not interested in selling," Fray said on the Shut Up and Show More Football podcast. "They're not having to sell, not desperate to sell and they want to keep Anthony Elanga. That's not a surprise because there is no substitute for pace.
"You see the pace he has and he's also got something on the end of it. It's all very well being able to run fast but you've got to be able to control the ball when you're running and be able to do something with it.
"Just look at his goal against [last season] Manchester United at the City Ground - that will tell you everything you need to know about the player."
Elanga has 11 goals and 21 assists in 82 appearances for Forest and Fray says his end product has caught the attention of rivals.
"That's why Newcastle want him," he said. "They've got a Champions League campaign and they're keen to strengthen, so they're looking at their options. Forest are not in a position that they have to sell but I suppose you come back to that old phrase of every player has got a price.
"There might come a point - it depends if Newcastle are going to go high enough. When the money becomes attractive, that's when you look at what players you can bring in. Option A - a replacement and option B - a replacement plus a couple more to add to the strength in depth."
Nottingham Forest are close to agreeing a deal with Newcastle United after receiving an improved £55m offer for Sweden winger Anthony Elanga, 23. (Mail), external
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The latest episode of BBC Radio Nottingham's Shut Up And Show More Football podcast has landed.
Colin Fray and David Jackson talk transfers and a contract extension for Neco Williams while BBC News' political reporter Hugh Casswell gives detail on plans to expand the City Ground.
Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds
Leicester City full-back Victor Kristiansen looks certain to be heading for the exit door with Nottingham Forest the latest club to be showing an interest in the Danish international. (Leicester Mercury), external
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Lyon have set a price of at least £51.5m for 20-year-old Malick Fofana with Premier League clubs Nottingham Forest, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Fulham joining continental sides Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig and Napoli in the race for the Belgium winger. (Independent), external
Newcastle remain in talks with Forest for Sweden winger Anthony Elanga, 23. (i paper), external
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Image source, Getty ImagesNeco Williams has signed a new contract at Nottingham Forest, keeping him at the club until 2029.
Williams joined Forest in 2022 from boyhood club Liverpool, and the 24-year-old has gone on to make 107 appearances for the Reds.
The Wales international played 39 times across all competitions for Nuno Espirito Santo's side in the 2024-25 season, playing a key role as the club secured a seventh-place finish and qualification for the Conference League.
On signing the new deal, Williams said: "This club has come so far in recent years, and I am proud to be on the journey.
"Everyone knows how ambitious our owner is, and I'm grateful to him for showing belief in me and showing belief in the club. The future is exciting.
"I am really happy here and I can't wait to get back to work and go again. The fans at this club are special and they have supported me since the day I joined.
"For us, it's a privilege to be playing for a football club with fans like the Forest fans. We are all looking forward to having those European nights at The City Ground and as a team we want to create more memories for everyone attached to Forest."
Image source, Getty ImagesNottingham Forest will contest five pre-season games before the 2025-26 campaign with two taking place at the City Ground.
The Reds will travel to Chesterfield on Saturday, 12 July (14:00 BST) before a trip to Birmingham City for the Trevor Francis Memorial Match on Saturday, 2 August (15:00 BST). They will play a further fixture in between the two but the details are yet to be confirmed.
Following the game at St Andrew's, they will host fellow Europa Conference League qualifiers Fiorentina on Tuesday, 5 August (19:45 BST) before rounding pre-season off against Saudi side Al Qadsiah on Saturday, 9 August (17:30 BST).
Nottingham Forest are close to signing Botafogo's 24-year-old Brazil striker Igor Jesus for £10m. (Telegraph - subscription required), external
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