Nottingham Forest eye Reijnders with £55 million bid
The Manchester City midfielder is reported to be open to a move in search of more playing time before the transfer window shuts.
LONDON – Nottingham Forest are reported to be ready to make a major investment by making Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders their primary target, with a bid of around £55 million (RM302 million) before the transfer window closes.
The 28-year-old Netherlands international is said to be open to joining Forest as he seeks more playing time after failing to cement a place in City's starting line-up last season.
Reijnders, who joined the English Premier League (EPL) champions from AC Milan last summer, made 47 appearances across all competitions, though not all of those were starts.
Atletico pull out
Atletico Madrid had also shown interest in the midfielder but withdrew after City set a price tag of about £60 million (RM330 million), opening the door for Forest to press ahead with negotiations.
City, who signed Reijnders from Milan for £46.5 million (RM255.8 million), are expected to turn a profit should the transfer go through, while also looking to raise funds to bring in Lille youngster Ayyoub Bouaddi.
At the same time, the squad — reported to be under Enzo Maresca — are also said to be braced for the possibility of receiving an offer from Real Madrid for their key midfielder Rodri.
Three targets on Forest's list
Besides chasing Reijnders, Forest are continuing efforts to sign Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande and remain interested in Chelsea striker Liam Delap to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season.
No official confirmation has been issued by any of the clubs regarding the reported talks. – AGENCIES
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