Your World Cup scouting: Vozinha and Wissa at Forest?published at 16:19 BST 22 June
16:19 BST 22 June
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We asked you which players you have watched at the World Cup that you think would be a great fit at Nottingham Forest.
Here are some of your comments:
Harry: Elijah Just from New Zealand after his double against Iran could turn Forest around with Igor Jesus turning into a winger. Also Ruben Vargas from Switzerland replacing Elliot Anderson if he goes to Manchester City this summer could be a good thing in the build-up for next season.
Emma: I think that Vozinha could be a key reserve keeper for Forest. I think that he has gone under the radar for ages and after his performance against Spain, he has really showed the world that he has a high standard of goalkeeping.
Nick: Considering the dodgy decision to let Stefan Ortega go, Vozinha has demonstrated against Spain that he's more than capable and, being in the Portuguese second tier, he could be comfortable playing second or third fiddle.
Lakin: Yoane Wissa just showed his quality. We tried to get him before, this time - make a proper effort.
Wilf: This is an easy one - Folarin Balogun. Striker is one of the big positions to fill this summer. Balogun drifts wide, runs behind or drops deep, he'd perfectly complement Vitor Pereira's fluid style and attack-minded midfielders. And of course importantly, he nets plenty of goals. I'll even carry his bags to the ground.
Nottingham Forest Q&A: Send in your questionspublished at 13:01 BST 22 June
13:01 BST 22 June
It is just under two months until the next Premier League season starts and there is plenty on the Nottingham Forest agenda before a ball gets kicked.
Vitor Pereira's future is still up in the air as the Portuguese boss enters the final year of his contract and key player Elliot Anderson is attracting interest from Manchester City, who had a bid of £120m rejected by the club.
There is clearly plenty to discuss, so our football reporter Nick Mashiter will be on hand to answer your questions later this week.
Put your thinking cap on - what do you want to know about Forest right now?
'Both parties are happy' with Pereira contract situationpublished at 18:48 BST 19 June
18:48 BST 19 June
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BBC Radio Nottingham's Colin Fray believes there is no cause for concern after contract talks between boss Vitor Pereira and Nottingham Forest were put on hold.
Pereira, who won eight of his 20 games in charge last season, has one-year left on his current contract.
"I am obviously not privy to the contract talks themselves," said Fray. "But from the information I have got, both parties are happy for the current situation to go on.
"As I understand it, these talks ending are not a suggestion that either Forest are unhappy with Vitor Pereira and looking to change again, or Vitor Pereira is unhappy. I don't think either is the case.
"There has been that little bit of interest in Pereira from Al Hilal, but he's not interested in that and has turned that down because he wants to stay at Forest. He's happy at Forest and he can see a future at Forest.
"It's hard to say exactly why they have come to this decision but it does seem both parties are happy with him going into next season on his current contract, which still has a year left to run."
Fast start important for Pereira and Forestpublished at 15:02 BST 19 June
15:02 BST 19 June
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Vitor Pereira replaced Sean Dyche at Nottingham Forest in February
Nottingham Forest have endured - and enjoyed - some thrilling seasons since returning to the Premier League.
From survival to nearly qualifying for the Champions League to another battle against relegation, it has been an adventure.
Few would be forgiven for wanting a quiet season, one of anonymity almost, following the rollercoasters of the last few years.
Given last season's four managers and brush with relegation a comfortable mid-table season would perhaps be a useful and a chance for a the club to take a breath - although that will not be enough for owner Evangelos Marinakis.
Talks over Vitor Pereira's contract have been put on hold but both sides are relaxed and the expectation is they will resume towards the end of the year.
There should not be any speculation surrounding his position come the visit of Leeds on the opening game of the season on 22 August.
But, of course, if wins do not follow in games against Liverpool,Tottenham,Aston Villa and Coventry - before the extended international break in September and October - then it would naturally leave questions over his position - because of the nature of the departures over the past 12 months.
Last season started with a comfortable victory over Brentford but Forest then did not win in the league against until 9 November.
A good start is vital for Pereira himself and Forest overall.
🎧 Anderson, Pereira and the fixturespublished at 14:22 BST 19 June
14:22 BST 19 June
David Jackson and Colin Fray discuss the World Cup, Vitor Pereira's future and the 2026-27 fixtures in the latest episode of BBC Radio Nottingham's Shut Up and Show More Football podcast.
Listen below or on BBC Sounds here - and don't forget to subscribe to get each episode into your My Sounds feed.
Nottingham Forest v Leeds: Did you know?published at 12:01 BST 19 June
12:01 BST 19 June
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Nottingham Forest will play Leeds United on the opening weekend of the Premier League campaign.
Last season, both sides won their respective home games 3-1.
The Whites have only faced Nottingham Forest in their opening league game of the season once before; they won 1-0 in 1991-92 under Howard Wilkinson, winning the top-flight title that campaign.
However, Nottingham Forest in the top flight are unbeaten in 14 against the Whites at the City Ground (W7 D7) since losing 2-0 in 1971-72.
Fixtures released - how does Forest's league season look?published at 10:00 BST 19 June
10:00 BST 19 June
Nottingham Forest will kick off their 2026-27 Premier League campaign - a first full season under Vitor Pereira - with a home game against Leeds United.
The match will take place on Saturday, 22 August at 15:00 BST, with Forest's first away fixture against Liverpool on the weekend of 29-30 August.
And they end their league season against Coventry City at Coventry Building Society Arena on Sunday, 30 May, when all games will kick off at the same time.
Campbell's hat-trick and sleeping in the car in Southend - opening-day memoriespublished at 08:42 BST 19 June
08:42 BST 19 June
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With the countdown to the 2026-27 Premier League fixture release well and truly on, we asked for your stories of opening-day games - both good and bad - that have stuck in your minds most. And you delivered.
Here are some of your replies:
Mark: My memory is from 17 August 1996. It was Coventry City 0-3 Nottingham Forest, thanks to a Kevin Campbell hat-trick. The season looked so bright, but it was one of just six Premier League wins that season. We ended up bottom of the table.
Dave: I remember going to watch Forest play at the old Highfield Road for my 13th birthday with my old man. The Reds smashed Coventry 3-0 on a beautiful sunny day. It was the first of many road trips to come.
Arthur: Southend away in 1993 - the first away match of the new season when we were relegated. The match was on a Sunday, thousands of Forest fans went down the night before, however there wasn't enough hotels rooms so we ended up sleeping in the car. The night out in Southend was brilliant - every pub and nightclub was full of Forest fans. There were so many that the police had to draft in reinforcements. The game was completely sold out and Teddy Sheringham was actually sitting with the Forest fans during the game. A cracking weekend away. Great memories.
Gary: Losing at Coventry 2-1 on the opening day of the 2021-22 season. They scored the winning goal in the 96th minute. Here we go again, we all thought - same old, same old. But we went on to win the Championship play-off final. Dreamland.
Jack: The very best opening-day memory was Everton away on 20 August 1977. Every pundit had written us off before the season had even started. Wasn't it Bob Wilson with the "flash in the pan" remark? And, oh dear, we had the temerity to finish as champions and then win the European Cup - twice, in case anyone's forgotten.
Come back to this page at 10:00 BST to see how the Reds' 2026-27 Premier League fixtures have fallen.
Gossip: Forest among clubs pursuing El Malapublished at 09:02 BST 18 June
09:02 BST 18 June
Tottenham have opened talks over a deal for Germany Under-21 forward Said El Mala from Cologne and hope to beat Newcastle and Nottingham Forest to the 19-year-old's signature. (Teamtalk), external
What are your best and worst opening-day memories?published at 16:50 BST 16 June
16:50 BST 16 June
The World Cup may be less than a week old but the 2026-27 Premier League fixtures will be released on Friday.
And to get in the mood as Nottingham Forest prepare for a first full season under Vitor Pereira, we want your stories of opening-day games that have stuck in your minds most - both the good and the bad.
Pereira contract talks paused published at 12:15 BST 16 June
12:15 BST 16 June
Nick Mashiter Football reporter
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Vitor Pereira's contract talks with Nottingham Forest have been put on hold.
Both parties remain committed to the future and there is the intention of restarting discussions next season.
Pereira has one-year left on his current City Ground contract and would prefer to stay, despite interest from Al-Hilal. He did not engage with the Saudi Pro League side and wants to carry on in the Premier League with Forest.
A deal had been progressing and the club remain interested in renewing Pereira's contract, while the 57-year-old is keen on an agreement after he guided the Reds to top-flight safety.
But it has been decided now is not the right time to continue talks, although the risks in pausing any talks are recognised should Forest have a poor start to next season.
Pereira replaced Sean Dyche in February to become Forest's fourth manager of the season and they ended the campaign in 16th, five points above the bottom three.
They reached the Europa League semi-finals - making the last four in a European competition for the first time since 1982 - but lost to eventual winners Aston Villa,
Pereira won eight of his 20 games in charge, losing just six.
He was sacked by Wolves in November after 11 months at Molineux and has previously managed Olympiacos, where he worked with Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis.
Just-Wood partnership catches the eyepublished at 09:57 BST 16 June
09:57 BST 16 June
Chris Wood and Elijah Just performed some double act on Monday, linking up not once but twice to drive New Zealand to a point in their World Cup opener against Japan.
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'Sensational' Wood and Just combine for New Zealand goals
'Loan out McAtee' - fans on who they would keep, loan and sellpublished at 14:05 BST 12 June
14:05 BST 12 June
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We asked for your views on who you would like Nottingham Forest to keep, loan and sell from the squad this summer.
Here are some of your comments:
Peter: Keep Jair Cunha - a real prospect in defence, especially in a back three with Murillo and Milenkovic. Loan James McAtee - he needs guaranteed game time to regain his confidence. Perhaps he could join one of the newly promoted clubs or a top Championship team, or maybe abroad. Sell Dan Ndoye as he hasn't shown progress over the season but is suited to European leagues and will probably have an excellent World Cup.
Paul: I'd keep Bakwa, who after a tough first season has shown glimpses of his potential. James McAtee needs a loan spell to get regular first-team football, and I'd sell Morato as we have younger and more reliable central defenders.
Michael: I'd keep Ndoye. Though he's not necessarily been on the fringes, he hasn't seemed to make his mark properly yet and I think he's hugely talented and could be a real asset for us moving into his second full season with a more stable structure at the helm. Of course have to keep Awoniyi too, for everything he has done for the club since his arrival as our most expensive signing of that first Premier League transfer window. I would loan out Cuiabano to give him some more experience, ideally over in France or Germany, as he's unlikely to break into the first XI this season with Murillo signing the extension and the Serbinator keeping it solid at the back. I'm not confident in John Victor, and having released Gunn and Ortega, this would mean we could go for a younger keeper with some experience to back up Sels this season and perhaps take the gloves for the future from there.
David: Jair Cunha has lots of potential and must stay. Opportunities will come next season and he will establish himself in the team. Loan out James McAtee as he needs to regain confidence. Sell Dan Ndoye as he has made very little impact.
Paul T: Keep - James McAtee - he is close to the finished product. Loan out - Kalimuendo - still not ready for the Premier League. Sell - Bakwa/ Morato - too slow or not suitable for the Premier League.
Giles: Regrettably but inevitably, sell Anderson, wish him the best and reinvest sensibly on two or three quality folk; keep McAtee or Hutchinson and loan out the other for more minutes and game maturity.
Sean: We should keep Kalimuendo, he showed with us and with Frankfurt that he's got a bit of pace and some goalscoring ability, but I also think he'd benefit from our two-striker system. Loan out Zach Abbott. He's got a bright future for us but he needs minutes on the pitch regularly now. Sell Hudson-Odoi. Controversial I know but as good as he has been for us, he does get injured regularly, and with competition from Bakwa and Hutchinson for his position, I'd rather give those two a chance.
Jesse: I think sell Anderson, loan out Cunha and keep Gibbs-White. Anderson wants to go and £120m+ is a huge amount of money. Cunha needs time to develop and Forest have strength in the central defence. Gibbs-White has been the driving force of Forest's attack this season and I think he's irreplaceable. If they sell Anderson, they are already getting enough money.
Anderson's statistics make 'incredible reading'published at 13:53 BST 10 June
13:53 BST 10 June
Nick Mashiter and Shamoon Hafez Football reporters
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Four years since helping Bristol Rovers win promotion from League Two, Elliot Anderson faces what could be a defining summer.
Anderson is expected to be one of England's key players at the World Cup, and his stellar performances for Nottingham Forest have led to such significant transfer interest that he is likely to become the most expensive British footballer ever.
The 23-year-old has quickly become a key man for national team boss Thomas Tuchel - winning eight caps this season, just three years after being called up by Scotland.
He is expected to start alongside Declan Rice in the heart of midfield when they begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia on 17 June (kick-off 21:00 BST).
As he prepares for that, his club future remains uncertain. Forest have already turned down a significant bid from Manchester City for Anderson, as owner Evangelos Marinakis holds out for a reported £110m.
He scored a superb equaliser to salvage an unlikely point at Etihad Stadium in March, and the Blues have long admired the player. They firmed up their interest last week with an opening bid and sources say they are expected to make another.
Anderson tops the club's list of midfield targets following the departure of captain Bernardo Silva, and such has been his rise that they will not be swayed from paying a fee that could become a record for a British player.
Anderson's eye-catching performances earned him a team of the season spot in BBC Sport's first end-of-season football awards - and his statistics make for incredible reading.
Among all top-flight players, Anderson managed to:
Have the most touches of the ball (3,300).
Win the most duels (297).
Win the most fouls (80).
Win possession the most times overall (306) as well as in the middle third (154) and defensive third of the pitch (127).
Among central midfielders, he also made the most line-breaking passes (376), completed the most overall passes (2,038) and made the most dribbles (95).
He became the first player since Declan Rice in 2019-20 to win possession more than 300 times in a Premier League season. Out of possession he worked hard too, his 1,895 high-intensity pressures were the most applied by a central midfielder.
Four to leave Forest as contracts endpublished at 12:57 BST 10 June
12:57 BST 10 June
Nick Mashiter Football reporter
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Stefan Ortega heads the departure list at Nottingham Forest.
The goalkeeper joined Forest from Manchester City in February and made 10 appearances, seven in the club's run to the Europa League semi-finals.
John Victor is expected to be fit for the start of the season after suffering a serious knee injury in January, with Matz Sels Forest's No.1.
Defender Willy Boly and goalkeeper Angus Gunn will also leave the club at the end of their contracts this month.
Striker Lorenzo Lucca, signed on loan from Napoli in January, is returning to the Serie A club having scored once in nine appearances.
"Everyone at Nottingham Forest thanks Willy, Angus, Stefan and Lorenzo for their contributions while on Trentside, wishing them the very best for their next steps," read a club statement.
Gossip: Man Utd will meet Anderson demandspublished at 08:13 BST 10 June
08:13 BST 10 June
Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is willing to satisfy the wage demands of Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, 23, in order to bring him to Manchester United. (Mirror), external
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