Reports suggesting Nottingham Forest are close to signing Emiliano Marcondes are understood to be wide of the mark.
The Reds have been linked with a move for the free agent attacking midfielder, who has been released by Brentford following their promotion to the Premier League, with suggestions they “were amongst those in talks” over securing a deal.
West Bromwich Albion, QPR, Barnsley and Norwich City are also said to be interested, while teams in France and Germany have reportedly put forward offers.
This week it was claimed Forest are closing in on the 26-year-old’s signature, but NottinghamshireLive understands that is not the case.
Although the transfer situation can change quickly, at the moment, there is no suggestion any new arrivals are imminent at the City Ground.
Boss Chris Hughton has yet to make his first addition of the summer, with patience required as the Reds face a crucial window.
Having finished 17th in the Championship last time out, the aim is to mount a promotion push when the upcoming campaign begins.
To do so requires reinforcements, with Hughton’s priority to strengthen his attack.
But with the club’s business having come under scrutiny in the past, there is a determination to get it right this time.
Whether Forest have held talks with Marcondes at some point is unclear, but he is not believed to be on the verge of a move Trentside.
The same applies to £4m-rated Hibernian striker Kevin Nisbet, who has also been linked with the Reds.
Hughton’s squad returned for pre-season training this week as they build up to the league action next month.
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Twelve players have so far left the club - seven at the end of their contracts and five loanees going back to their parent teams.
A significant overhaul is required, and the manager has said: “The excitement for me is building and developing a part-new squad, and hopefully, continuing some of the good work we’ve done.
“I think it’s an open Championship - apart from the three teams who have come down will be favourites to go back up.
“I hope, by the time the window finishes, we have a squad that’s capable of challenging for the play-off positions.”
