Zaha 2.0: Nuno Espiro Santos now makes official request by asking Club Owners to SIGN dribbling wizard dubbed to be next ZAHA.
The £3m acquisition of Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea is proving to be a greater bargain with each passing week. Similarly, Newcastle’s £35m investment in Anthony Elanga, who only cost Nottingham Forest £15m, appears to have been a smart piece of business.
Now, Nottingham Forest are looking to add depth behind these two with a move for one of Spain’s rising stars.
**Nottingham Forest Targeting Assane Diao**
According to a report from Estadio Deportivo in Spain, Nottingham Forest are interested in signing Assane Diao. The Spanish outlet reveals that Real Betis nearly sold the Spain U21 international to Feyenoord during the summer transfer window for €11m (£9m), with the bid being accepted. However, Diao opted not to make the move.
Once hailed as one of La Liga’s brightest prospects, Diao has slipped down the pecking order under Manuel Pellegrini due to the arrival of other forwards like Vitor Roque, limiting him to just one league start this season. Despite this, the 19-year-old still holds significant potential, and Nottingham Forest are eager to help him develop at the City Ground.
**Nuno Espirito Santo Could Land “Wilfried Zaha 2.0″**
Although Diao is not yet widely known, a comparison to a more established player may be useful. Football Talent Scout likens the young winger to Wilfried Zaha, who became a standout figure at Crystal Palace, netting 68 Premier League goals.
Diao is described as an “explosive and fast winger” with “incredible acceleration” and the ability to play centrally. This versatility would give Nuno Espirito Santo a forward capable of rotating with both Elanga and Hudson-Odoi.
Keep an eye on this situation, as a deal could come to fruition in January if Diao continues to struggle for playing time at Real Betis.