Here’s the latest Nottingham Forest news on Tuesday, 29 November, 2022.
Wales told to make Nottingham Forest decision
Pundit John Hartson has tipped Wales boss Rob Page to make a double Nottingham Forest decision by dropping Neco Williams but starting Brennan Johnson for the crunch World Cup clash with England.
Williams has started both games for Wales against the United States and Iran, while Johnson has been limited to just 46 minutes of action off the substitutes' bench.
The last fixture for Page's side ended in a crushing 2-0 defeat to Iran after Forest keeper Wayne Hennessey saw red with four minutes of regular time to go, putting extra pressure on the final Group B fixture against England on Tuesday (7pm kick-off).
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Forest to rival Jose Mourinho
The agent of Fortuna Dusseldorf defender Jamil Siebert has confirmed that there has been contact from Nottingham Forest regarding the player ahead of the January transfer window .
The 20-year-old is currently on loan with German third division side Viktoria Koln, where he has been since back in January.
The youngster has caught the eye with his performances for his loan club, with German outlet Kicker reporting that both Forest and Italian side AS Roma ‘have their eye’ on the player. It means that Forest would have to beat off any potential interest from Jose Mourinho, should they decide to make a move, either in January or the summer window.
Cooper to sanction Nottingham Forest exit
Nottingham Forest are expected to move for a new central defender in the January transfer window , with a loan deal for Loic Bade expected to be cut short, according to reports.
The Reds made a move for the Rennes defender in the summer, with the player joining on a season-long loan on deadline day. He was one of many new arrivals in the summer window as Steve Cooper looked to build a squad capable of competing in the Premier League .
However, since Bade moved to the City Ground he is yet to make an appearance for the club. The closest he has come is being an unused substitute in the Premier League game against Wolves back in October.
Forest discover FA Cup opponents
Nottingham Forest will face Championship side Blackpool away in the third round of the FA Cup in the new year.
Forest joined the draw following the completion of second round matches at the weekend.
Steve Cooper's side's main focus this season will be survival in the Premier League but a strong cup run will still be on the agenda. Fixtures for the third round will be played across the weekend of Saturday, January 7, and Sunday, January 8, 2023.
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