Nottingham Forest are said to be putting together a “new-look recruitment team” as the summer transfer window comes into view.
The Reds have an important few months ahead, in what could be a crucial period in Chris Hughton’s reign.
With changes required to ensure a squad is in place to challenge for the top six, overseeing the right business will be key - something the club have been criticised for not doing in the past.
In his search for signings, Hughton is set to be supported by new faces in the Forest backroom staff in the coming weeks, according to The Athletic.
Transfer talk
Nottingham Forest have been linked with League One duo Dion Charles and Josh Ruffels ahead of the summer transfer window.
Boss Chris Hughton will get his first real chance to make his mark on the Reds squad in the coming months, after taking charge last October.
Once the campaign comes to a close against Preston North End this weekend, his aim will be to assemble a group capable of challenging for the Championship play-offs, having scraped their way to safety this time around.
Strengthening his attacking resources is a priority as his team have struggled to find the back of the net this term.
Planning ahead
Boss Chris Hughton is optimistic but realistic when it comes to Nottingham Forest’s summer transfer plans.
The Reds manager admits what he would like to happen and what actually transpires over the coming weeks can be two different prospects.
Bolstering his attacking resources is his priority as he tries to put a squad in place to compete at the top end of the Championship table.
Tottenham Hotspur winger Jack Clarke, who has been on loan at Stoke City, and Blackpool forward Jerry Yates are among the players Forest are believed to have shown an interest in.
Decision explained
Boss Chris Hughton has explained Nottingham Forest’s decision to sell Marcus McGuane to Oxford United.
The midfielder yesterday penned a three-year deal for the League One side, where he spent this season on loan, leaving the Reds without ever playing for the first-team.
McGuane had made the switch to the City Ground from Barcelona in February 2020, following a lengthy pursuit by the club.
The former Arsenal man initially linked up with the Under-23s and was tipped as one for the future.
