Transfer Rumour Roundup: 7th July 2016

As ever we round up the rumours going round elsewhere, whether off Twitter, Facebook, Forums or Rumour sites. We look at the possibility of them signing on a case by case basis.


Ins

Luca Bittante Italian right back, and yes, that word Italian. We all know how these have gone before, but maybe they wouldn’t be like Silenzi, Petrachi et al. The 22 year old plays for Empoli in Serie A,  but would he swap life playing against Inter and Juve for playing Burton and Rotherham? Theres also rumours of Genoa being in for him so it would appear this ones a bit unlikely, but stranger things have happened. Its an interesting sign this is the type of player we are linked with. Lower 20’s with something to prove (and huge resale value)
Luca Bittante
Toze
Toze, or António José Pinheiro Carvalho, is a midfielder for Vitoria Guimaraes in Portugal After coming through Porto youth ranks, and a loan at Estoril, he is now at Vitoria. At 23 years old he fits the mould of signings we are chasing, and with midfielders being a focal point, but Toze is a more attacking midfielder, and his whole link seems to be just a case of people looking at up and coming Portuguese players Perriera might look at. I’d be amazed if this is anything beyond a lazy link. Transfermarkt.co.uk values him at around £2mill.
Toze

Alex Soares
Another potentially lazy Portuguese link is Alex Soares of Maratimo is a more defensively minded midfielder. Valued at around £1million he has a year left on his contract. At 25 he is at the higher end of the age range the new regime are likely looking into signing. Can’t see this one happening.
Alex Soares

Che Adams
The Sheffield United striker is attracting interest. The 19 year old was subject to a £1million bid from an unnamed Premier League side, which has been turned down, and there are those who believe we should test their resolve with a bigger offer in region of £1.5mill. Adams would surely revel at the chance to make the step up, and would be handy to ease in and out the team. However signing him would surely spell the end for Tyler Walker.
Che Adams

Zach Clough
Bolton attacking midfielder/forward available following Bolton’s financial meltdown and relegation. Reading and Celtic are being strongly linked amongst others. I think the names romantic connotations are leading people to imagine a new Clough at Forest, but it looks like he will be going elsewhere.
Zach Clough


Outs

Jamie Paterson
Keeps being rumoured with a departure and Huddersfield are the main club linked due to their interest and loan last season. Has been featured today in a pre season and we need wide players right now. Paterson has been said to have a new focus so there could well be space or him.

Henri Lansbury
Continually suggested to be attracting Premier League or high level Championship teams. Forest may seek to cash in on him whilst they can rather than letting him go for free. Forest would also like to tie him to a new deal without clauses and to extend his stay (or increase his value)



Aside from that I think it a case of a good offer for anyone or everyone would be considered.  From Blackstock or Fryatt getting paid off, to Oliver Burke being cashed in on, it definitely seems the squad will be added to and not made smaller.

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