SHOCKING REVELATION: “Nottingham were lucky enough to not SIGN him” Pundit reveal Forest would have received Season long setback after TOP striker who bitterly rejected Marinakis City Ground call now HIT by long term injury.
Nottingham Forest spent much of the summer pursuing Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenez, but the player turned down their advances multiple times. Eddie Nketiah was another target on the Reds’ shortlist, but after discussions with Oliver Glasner, Nketiah opted to join Crystal Palace instead of Forest.
When those moves fell through, Forest made an attempt to sign Omar Marmoush. However, the Eintracht Frankfurt forward was persuaded to reject a move to the club. Another name linked to Forest was Flamengo’s striker Pedro, for whom the Reds submitted a £20 million bid. Unfortunately for Forest, Flamengo declined the offer, deeming it insufficient.
### Nottingham Forest-Linked Striker Faces Setback
Looking back, Pedro might now wish Flamengo had accepted Forest’s bid. Globo has reported that the striker has suffered a serious ACL injury during a Brazil training session, which will sideline him for an extended period. The severity of the injury means there’s little chance of Forest renewing their interest in Pedro when the January transfer window opens.
Pedro had been in excellent form throughout 2024, netting 30 goals across all competitions. This success followed a disappointing stint in Italy with Fiorentina, where he struggled to make an impact.
### Forest Should Move on From Pedro
Given Pedro’s limited experience in Europe, with just four appearances in Italy, and now at 27 years old, Forest would be wise to shift their focus elsewhere. The club should prioritize finding a striker with proven experience in European football, someone who could make an immediate impact in the Premier League.
While it’s unfortunate that Pedro has sustained such a serious injury, his recovery will take time, and for Forest, the risk now seems too high.