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Nottingham Forest signs Xaver Schlager as midfield reinforcement

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 6:22 AM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Nottingham Forest signs Xaver Schlager as midfield reinforcement

Summary

Nottingham Forest has signed Xaver Schlager as a new midfielder. The 28-year-old brings considerable experience, having previously played under Oliver Glasner at Wolfsburg. Schlager's arrival is part of a strategy to strengthen the squad following Elliot Anderson's departure. Forest is also targeting Lucas Bergvall from Tottenham as a key midfield addition. The team is currently in preseason camp in Portugal, emphasizing the importance of quality signings this transfer window.

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Key Details

•Xaver Schlager joins Nottingham Forest after playing at Wolfsburg.
•Schlager has over 50 caps for Austria, providing valuable experience.
•Forest is also pursuing Lucas Bergvall from Tottenham.
•The team is currently in preseason training camp in Portugal.
•Schlager's signing follows Elliot Anderson's exit from the squad.

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6:22 AMYahoo Sports — Know-how and solidity - Schlager joins as Glasner makes his mark

What they're saying

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Xaver Schlager is not part of a Nottingham Forest rebuild - the Reds certainly do not need that - but it is immediately apparent Oliver Glasner is making his mark on the squad. Schlager played for Glasner at Wolfsburg and the Austrian taking charge at the City Ground and his influence have clearly helped in the move for the midfielder. Forest always wanted two midfielders to help replace Elliot Anderson and Schlager offers good experience with no transfer fee.
— Yahoo Sports

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