REPORT: Club director confirm Nottingham Forest would have make a late Transfer deal to SIGN 14 Goal Newzealand BEAST before making a shocking snub to Join Eredivise.
At least Nottingham Forest can still count on Chris Wood.
Where would they be without him? The New Zealand international’s 14 goals last season were arguably the biggest factor in keeping Forest out of the Championship. And with two goals in three games already this season – only denied a second in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Wolves due to an offside call – Wood is again proving to be Nuno Espirito Santo’s most reliable goal threat.
Another strong campaign from Wood could help mitigate the disappointment of a frustrating end to the summer transfer window at the City Ground.
Nottingham Forest had reportedly advanced talks with Omar Marmoush, but the £33 million-rated striker decided to stay at Eintracht Frankfurt. They also missed out on Eddie Nketiah, who joined Crystal Palace, and saw Brentford reject their approach for Yoane Wissa.
### Santiago Gimenez Chooses Feyenoord Over Nottingham Forest
In late August, Forest had agreed to a £28 million deal – potentially rising to £30 million – with Feyenoord for Mexican striker Santiago Gimenez. However, Feyenoord director Dennis te Kloese revealed to ESPN that Gimenez had reservations about leaving Champions League football at Feyenoord for a potential relegation battle in England.
Te Kloese praised Gimenez, who has netted 53 goals in 90 appearances since joining from Cruz Azul, for his significant contributions to Feyenoord. He noted that Gimenez’s excellent form in the first half of last season made him a valuable player, attracting interest from clubs beyond Forest.
Despite Forest’s interest, Gimenez hesitated, and Feyenoord wasn’t fully convinced about the transfer either. They ultimately decided to keep the striker, with Te Kloese explaining that Gimenez is stepping into more of a leadership role as Feyenoord competes in multiple competitions, including the Eredivisie and Champions League.
### Was It a Missed Opportunity or a Bullet Dodged?
While Nottingham Forest were keen on Gimenez, some, like former City Ground and Eredivisie player Pierre van Hooijdonk, believe Gimenez might have struggled with the physicality of the Premier League. This raises the question: Did Forest dodge an expensive mistake when the striker turned down the move?