{"id":40959,"date":"2026-01-16T08:49:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T08:49:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hakimisport.com.ng\/?p=40959"},"modified":"2026-01-16T08:49:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T08:49:12","slug":"nottingham-forest-close-in-on-first-january-signing-as-talks-with-inter-milan-advance-and-32m-26-year-old-star-set-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hakimisport.com.ng\/?p=40959","title":{"rendered":"NOTTINGHAM FOREST CLOSE IN ON FIRST JANUARY SIGNING AS TALKS WITH INTER MILAN ADVANCE AND \u00a332M, 26-YEAR-OLD STAR SET FOR FRIDAY MEDICAL"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>Nottingham Forest are edging closer to their first major move of the January transfer window after holding positive talks with Inter Milan over a high-profile 26-year-old star. Sources close to the negotiations indicate discussions have accelerated in recent days, with the Premier League side now preparing for a potential medical scheduled for Friday.<br \/>\nForest are understood to have been informed of Inter\u2019s asking price, believed to be around \u00a332 million, as the club looks to make a clear statement of intent in the second half of the season. Officials at the City Ground have been working behind the scenes to push the deal forward quickly, keen to complete business early in the window and fend off interest from rival clubs.<br \/>\nThe Inter midfielder is viewed internally as a player capable of delivering immediate impact. At 26, he is considered to be entering his prime, bringing valuable Champions League and international experience. Forest\u2019s recruitment team believe his energy, versatility and composure would fit seamlessly into Sean Dyche\u2019s system as the club battles to secure its Premier League status.<br \/>\nForest head into Saturday\u2019s daunting clash with league leaders Arsenal under pressure, desperate to halt a worrying run of form that has dragged them into relegation trouble. Dyche\u2019s side have endured a torrid spell, compounded by a humiliating FA Cup exit on penalties to Championship side Wrexham.<br \/>\nAlthough Forest snapped a four-game losing streak in the league with a dramatic 2-1 victory away at West Ham, they have still lost five of their last six matches in all competitions, underlining the scale of the challenge facing the manager.<br \/>\nAccording to reports from Sky Sports Italy, via FC Inter News, Forest are actively pursuing Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi. Talks have reportedly taken place with the player\u2019s representatives, with Forest expressing genuine interest in bringing the Italy international to the Premier League.<br \/>\nThe Italian broadcaster claims discussions with Frattesi\u2019s camp have confirmed Forest\u2019s eagerness to strengthen their midfield options as they fight against the drop. While the move remains possible this month, Inter\u2019s stance is firm.<br \/>\nThe Serie A champions continue to value Frattesi at around \u00a332 million, a fee that could prove challenging for Forest given their current league position and financial considerations. The midfielder has found regular minutes hard to come by at the San Siro this season, with opportunities limited under head coach Cristian Chivu.<br \/>\nAs talks continue, optimism remains that progress can be made. A successful deal would represent a significant boost for Dyche and underline Nottingham Forest\u2019s ambition as the January window reaches a critical stage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nottingham Forest are edging closer to their first major move of the January transfer window after holding positive talks with Inter Milan over a high-profile 26-year-old star. Sources close to the negotiations indicate discussions have accelerated in recent days, with the Premier League side now preparing for a potential medical scheduled for Friday. 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