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Forest seal Diomande deal to strengthen back line
sports14 days ago

Forest seal Diomande deal to strengthen back line

Nottingham Forest have completed the £34m signing of Ivory Coast defender Ousmane Diomande from Sporting on a four-year contract. Manager Oliver Glasner plans a 3-5-2 and Diomande is expected to form a back three with Milenkovic and Murillo. The 22-year-old, who has 15 Ivory Coast caps and played in the 2026 World Cup, made 132 appearances for Sporting and helped them win consecutive league titles and reach last season's Champions League quarter-finals. The deal follows the signing of Xaver Schlager earlier in July.

Raphinha fuels Barça win as Udinese deny them in Italian preseason triangular
sports16 days ago

Raphinha fuels Barça win as Udinese deny them in Italian preseason triangular

Barça beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 and then fell 0-1 to Udinese in a two-game, 45-minute triangular preseason in Italy. Raphinha scored the late spot-kick against Forest; youngsters Espart, Hamza Abdelkarim, Tunkara and Adeyemi shone as Barça used 21 players. Udinese won the tournament, Barça finished second, and they head home to regroup with World Cup players back and continue preparations next week.

City seal club-record signing for Elliot Anderson from Forest
sportsfootball2 months ago

City seal club-record signing for Elliot Anderson from Forest

Manchester City have agreed a club-record deal to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest, reportedly around £116m (some sources say up to £130m) and subject to a medical. The 23-year-old has made 88 appearances for Forest since a £35m move from Newcastle in 2024, helping them finish seventh in 2024-25 and reach the Europa League semi-finals; Forest had previously rejected earlier offers and City’s third bid has completed the move.

Shaw helps United edge Forest as Casemiro bids farewell
sports3 months ago

Shaw helps United edge Forest as Casemiro bids farewell

Manchester United beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 to finish third in the Premier League, with Shaw opening the scoring, Morato leveling for Forest, Cunha’s goal after a VAR decision, Mbeumo restoring United’s lead, and Gibbs-White’s late consolation; Bruno Fernandes extended his season assist tally to an all-time Premier League record as Casemiro bid farewell with a emotional Old Trafford send-off and banner.

Cunha’s Maverick Moment Lifts United to 3-2 Win Over Forest as Fernandes Ties Assist Record
sports3 months ago

Cunha’s Maverick Moment Lifts United to 3-2 Win Over Forest as Fernandes Ties Assist Record

Manchester United beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 at Old Trafford to wrap up their home season, with Luke Shaw’s early volley, Morato’s equaliser for Forest after an Anderson assist, Cunha restoring United’s lead, and Mbeumo's third before Gibbs-White's late reply; Bruno Fernandes equalled the Premier League assist record while Cunha earned standout 'maverick' status.

Villa's Europa bid hinges on a defining squad moment
sports3 months ago

Villa's Europa bid hinges on a defining squad moment

Aston Villa, under Unai Emery, head into the Europa League semi-final against Nottingham Forest with a 30-year trophy drought on the line and a question whether this squad—built on stability but lacking depth—can deliver. Emery has earned respect for his plan, but the club faces a potential refresh to meet profitability rules, prioritizing younger signings and selective sales as the market unfolds, with Villa aiming for a top-five Premier League finish and a continued deep European run.

Forest deny Chelsea as late João Pedro goal only a consolation in 3-1 win
sports3 months ago

Forest deny Chelsea as late João Pedro goal only a consolation in 3-1 win

Nottingham Forest surged to a 3-1 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, taking an early two-goal lead (Awoniyi and a penalty) while Chelsea struggled to create chances. Enzo Fernandez struck the post and Cole Palmer missed a penalty; Jesse Derry suffered a scary head/neck injury before halftime. João Pedro added a stoppage-time bicycle kick for Chelsea’s consolation after an earlier goal was ruled offside. Forest withstood late pressure as Chelsea’s injury woes continued, with four games remaining and a trip to Liverpool next.

Chelsea rotate for Forest clash as Derry earns first senior start
sports3 months ago

Chelsea rotate for Forest clash as Derry earns first senior start

Chelsea host Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge with Calum McFarlane keeping most of the squad but reshuffling the attack: Cole Palmer and Jesse Derry start ahead of Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho (Derry's first senior start); Enzo and Lavia in midfield behind João Pedro in a 4-2-3-1, while Forest field a rotated XI; kickoff 15:00 BST on May 4, 2026, with regional TV and streaming options listed.

Forest push to safety as Spurs and West Ham stare at final relegation showdown
sports4 months ago

Forest push to safety as Spurs and West Ham stare at final relegation showdown

Nottingham Forest moved to 39 points after a 5-0 win over Sunderland, eight points above Tottenham and six above West Ham, intensifying the Premier League relegation battle. With Leeds on 40 points, Forest and Leeds look safe, leaving Spurs and West Ham in a tight two-horse race for the final drop spot. Opta’s computer puts Spurs around a 61% chance of relegation and West Ham about 38%, while Forest and Leeds are essentially safe. Forest’s remaining games are Chelsea, Newcastle, Manchester United and Bournemouth; Tottenham face Wolves, Villa, Leeds, Chelsea and Everton; West Ham play Everton, Brentford, Arsenal, Newcastle and Leeds.

Porto's six-minute nightmare: Fernandes own goal and early exit
sports4 months ago

Porto's six-minute nightmare: Fernandes own goal and early exit

Porto took the lead in the Europa League quarter-final against Nottingham Forest, but Martim Fernandes scored a bizarre own goal while trying to play back to his keeper, stunning fans and Forest alike. Within minutes he required treatment and was substituted in the 19th minute, turning a promising moment into a six-minute nightmare for the up-and-coming Porto defender.

Tottenham end Tudor stint after 44 days and seven games
sports4 months ago

Tottenham end Tudor stint after 44 days and seven games

Tottenham have parted ways with interim head coach Igor Tudor after 44 days and seven matches, following a 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest that left them 17th with seven games remaining; the club will appoint a new head coach soon, with Tudor's assistant Bruno Saltor taking charge of training in the meantime and several staff departures announced, while Spurs seek a boost in form amid injuries and a winless run since December.

Tudor misses Spurs media duties after family bereavement
sports5 months ago

Tudor misses Spurs media duties after family bereavement

Tottenham interim boss Igor Tudor did not front the post-match press conference after a Nottingham Forest defeat due to an immediate family bereavement, with assistant Bruno Saltor speaking to reporters instead. Forest won 3-0 as Spurs’ shaky form deepens relegation fears; Saltor urged focus on daily effort, minimizing errors and supporting the players during what he called a difficult moment.