BEST TRANSFER NEWS:Nottingham Forest are reportedly targeting a “world-class” striker with a £315,000-a-week wage demand as part of their ambitious plans to bolster their attacking options.

The club’s owner, Evangelos Marinakis, is prepared to make significant investments this summer if Forest secures Champions League qualification .

Among the high-profile targets is Nigerian international Victor Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli. Osimhen has been in prolific form, scoring 26 goals and providing five assists in 30 appearances this season. Napoli has set a €75 million (£63 million) release clause for the striker, and his wage expectations are substantial .

Another potential target is Viktor Gyökeres of Sporting CP, who has netted 40 goals and registered 10 assists in 41 matches across all competitions. At 25, Gyökeres offers consistency and lethal finishing that could thrive in the Premier League. However, securing either player would require significant financial outlay .

While Forest’s current striker, Chris Wood, has been impressive with 18 Premier League goals, the club is eager to add another prolific forward to share the workload and enhance their attacking depth. The pursuit of such high-caliber players underscores Forest’s ambition to establish themselves among Europe’s elite clubs.

However, attracting top-tier talent could be challenging, as players like Osimhen may prioritize moves to clubs with established Champions League credentials. Nonetheless, Forest’s willingness to invest heavily indicates their serious intent to strengthen their squad and compete at the highest level.