After securing another season in the Premier League, Nottingham Forest will attempt to strengthen a number of crucial positions on the pitch during the summer transfer window.
Following a solid conclusion to their rollercoaster season in the top level, the Garibaldi Reds finished four points clear of the relegation zone, and Steve Cooper would undoubtedly desire for a more pleasant and less stressful season when Premier League play begins in August.
In terms of squad members released, Nottingham Forest let go of André Ayew, Caf, Jack Colback, Jesse Lingard, Jordan Smith, and Lyle Taylor when their contracts expired, as well as six young players.
Nottingham Forest will seek to bolster a number of key positions on the pitch during the summer transfer window after securing another season in the Premier League.
The Garibaldi Reds were four points clear of the relegation zone after a respectable finish to their rollercoaster season in the top flight, and Steve Cooper would definitely like a more enjoyable and less stressful season when Premier League play resumes in August.
When their contracts ended, Nottingham Forest dismissed André Ayew, Caf, Jack Colback, Jesse Lingard, Jordan Smith, and Lyle Taylor, as well as six young players.
Last week, Forest were linked with a deal for Stuttgart star Konstantinos Mavropanos, and there is no doubt that the outstanding centre-back could contend for a starting berth next season.
According to Greek news outlet Sportime, the Tricky Trees made a €10 million (£7 million) approach for the midfielder this summer, but Stuttgart is holding out for €15 million (£13 million).
After two seasons on loan with Stuttgart, the Greek defender finally parted ways with Arsenal last summer when he secured a permanent deal with the Bundesliga club, where he has excelled ever since.
According to FBref, the right-footed sensation, who was once dubbed “fearless” by Ian Wright, ranks in the top 5% of his positional peers across the top five European leagues for shots on goal, shot-creating actions, successful take-ons, touches, and interceptions, as well as in the top 10% for progressive carries and aerial duels won over the last 12 months.
When compared to his positional comparable at Nottingham Forest, the 25-year-old has handily excelled Felipe in a number of crucial metrics such as pass completion (83% v 76%), tackles and interceptions won (113 v 81), ball recoveries (183 v 124) and aerial duels won (70.4% v 61.7%).
That being said, Mavropanos would not only be a good replacement to Cook, but he might also be an upgrade on Felipe in Nottingham Forest’s defensive line up next season, and for £13 million, he would be a steal.
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