Nottingham Forest targets Lucumi and Reijnders to strengthen squad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 6:50 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Nottingham Forest is reportedly pursuing Jhon Lucumi and Tijjani Reijnders as part of a late-window strategy to enhance their squad under manager Oliver Glasner. Forest is interested in defender Lucumi from Bologna to improve defensive solidity and midfielder Reijnders from Manchester City to bolster their midfield. The pursuit of Reijnders comes amid challenges, as he may prefer a club involved in European competition. Negotiations are expected to progress in the coming days as Forest aims to finalize these deals.
- •Nottingham Forest targets Jhon Lucumi and Tijjani Reijnders for recruitment.
- •Lucumi is seen as a strong addition to the defense.
- •Reijnders offers valuable playmaking ability from midfield.
- •Negotiations are likely to intensify in the coming days.
- •Man City may sell Reijnders for around £60 million.
- 6:50 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Forest Eye Double Deal To Add To Defence & Midfield
"Nottingham Forest target Jhon Lucumi and Tijjani Reijnders in ambitious late-window planNottingham Forest appear to be moving with a certain clarity now, the sort that suggests a squad is being shaped...
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