Nottingham Forest are now monitoring a £40 million striker as a cheaper alternative to Sporting star Viktor Gyokeres, according to a new report.
Nottingham Forest hatch plan to sign Gyokeres
The Reds are firmly in the hunt for a top four spot this season, and if that is sealed, owner Evangelos Marinakis may be planning to spend big, looking to the likes of Aston Villa as examples of how to spend effectively to cement European status.
Nuno Santo will of course want to add more depth and quality to his squad if Champions League football is secured, and one surprise name that has emerged on their list is Gyokeres.
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The Sweden international has been linked with every big club around Europe, but that hasn’t put Forest off from putting their name forward in a bid to secure his signature. It was first reported last month that Forest were in contact with Gyokeres’ representatives over a move to the City Ground, seeing him as the ‘ideal’ long-term successor to Chris Wood.
In a new report, it has now been stated that Forest are willing to offer Jota Silva in a swap deal for Gyokeres. The Sporting CP manager is a big fan of Silva, and Marinakis hopes offering him can help them secure a deal for the star striker. But it could still be a hefty transfer for the Reds, as Gyokeres is said to be valued between £50-58 million.
Nottingham Forest now look towards Bournemouth star Evanilson
While Forest remain interested in signing Gyokeres, they are also looking at other options, potentially cheaper ones, and according to TBR Football, Nottingham Forest are interested in signing Evanilson from AFC Bournemouth.
The report states that the Reds are closely monitoring the Bournemouth striker, as they were interested in securing a deal for him last summer before he joined the Cherries in a deal worth £40 million. The report goes on to add that current Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi is likely going to be allowed to leave come the end of the season, and therefore, Evanilson could be his ideal replacement, as he could provide sterner competition for Wood.
Forest are not the only team from the Premier League taking notice of the Brazilian international, as Newcastle United and Aston Villa are also keeping a close eye on his situation. Evanilson has scored nine goals in 24 league games this season, as Bournemouth continue their pursuit of finishing in their own European spot.
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Starts
21
Goals
9
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10.28
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2.3
Goal conversion
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0.4
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0.9
Big chances created
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Evanilson is not the only Brazilian striker to on Forest’s radar either, as the Reds continue to be interested in signing Matheus Cunha from Wolves, as he looks set to leave the Midlands side.
Forest are also in the race to sign Luis Henrique from French side Marseille, and he could be another cheap option for the Premier League side, as Marseille are looking to get around £25 million for their centre-forward, who can also play out wide.