Nottingham Forest
The reopening of the transfer window marks a pivotal period for Nottingham Forest as they prepare for the 2025/26 campaign. While the first half of the summer transfer window was relatively quiet, the second half is expected to be much busier as head coach Nuno Espirito Santo looks to fine-tune his squad. Among the anticipated arrivals is striker Igor Jesus, who is set to join Forest from Botafogo after the Club World Cup.
Gregore said: “I’m enjoying it, I think Igor was a very important player for us. He was and still is, really. I’m trying to enjoy these last games with him more. I hope he can help before he leaves, score a lot of goals and have a lot of luck with his new team. Let’s see if he pays for the farewell barbecue!”
Gregore added: “He scored a great goal with his head, didn’t he? A good cross from Vitinho, Igor got ahead of the defender there, he was lucky and could score a great goal and help us win.”
Igor Jesus, along with teammates Jair Cunha and Cuiabano, showcased their talents in Botafogo’s opening game of the FIFA tournament, securing a 2-1 victory over Seattle Sounders. Jesus’s header was instrumental in putting his team 2-0 up, highlighting the forward’s potential impact at Forest. The move is expected to bolster Forest’s attacking options as they aim for a more competitive showing in the upcoming season.
In other news, Nottingham Forest fans were treated to an emotional moment during England’s friendly against Senegal at the City Ground. Forza Garibaldi unveiled a giant tifo honoring Reds legend Viv Anderson, England’s first black international at the senior level. Anderson, who was present at the match, expressed his surprise and gratitude for the tribute.
Viv Anderson said: “I was more shocked than anybody to turn round and see that big thing in the Trent End. I’m very old, that’s what it is! If you get stuff like that, you’re very old! I’m very honoured and privileged. I didn’t expect it. I turned to Woody (Tony Woodcock) and said: ‘What the hell is going off here?'”
Anderson added: “I’m very proud and very privileged. If my mam and dad were alive, there would be a lump in the throat.”
As Nottingham Forest prepares for the new season, they eagerly await the release of their Premier League fixtures, scheduled for Wednesday at 9 am. The club is also closely monitoring developments regarding a potential Europa League spot, contingent on UEFA’s decision concerning Crystal Palace’s adherence to multi-club ownership rules.
Stan Collymore said: “I think the multi-club owner stuff has a really simple solution: one state/business/person should only be allowed to have control of one club. And this should not only apply in Europe with UEFA, but across all confederations. If this was the way moving forward, this situation with Crystal Palace would not have happened.”
With these developments, Nottingham Forest is poised for an eventful and potentially transformative period as they aim to strengthen their squad and make a significant impact in the Premier League.
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