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Chris Watson

Nottingham Forest could sign 'another big name' after Jesse Lingard transfer

Nottingham Forest are being tipped to sign "another big name" after securing the services of England international Jesse Lingard.

Lingard has joined the Reds on a free transfer after his contract at boyhood club Manchester United expired. He is said to have agreed a lucrative one-year deal at the City Ground.

The 29-year-old became Forest's 11th senior signing of the summer transfer window. Head coach Steve Cooper is preparing for the upcoming 2022-23 Premier League season after leading the team to promotion via the Championship play-offs last term.

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Also arriving are Neco Williams, Taiwo Awoniyi, Omar Richards, Harry Toffolo, Lewis O’Brien, Giulian Biancone, Moussa Niakhate, Wayne Hennessey, Brandon Aguilera and Dean Henderson, who has joined on loan from Man United.

And it looks like the Reds may not be done just yet either. The Sun report that Lingard is the "first of more" signings, and that there is still the possibility of "another big name" joining the club.

Lingard had been linked with West Ham, where he enjoyed a successful loan spell, and Everton - but opted for Forest after ending his 22-year stay at Old Trafford.

After signing for the Reds, the attacking midfielder posted on social media: "Ready for my new chapter... let’s gooo babyyyyyy @NFFC #nottinghamforest".

The post was accompanied by a short video, in which he is seen wearing a Forest scarf, and saying: "Done deal, baby. Let's go!"

And he also responded to a Twitter post from Miltiadis Marinakis. The son of Forest owner Evangelos tweeted a photograph of him and Lingard along with the words: "Welcome @JesseLingard @NFFC #NFFC #BELIEVE".

Lingard replied with the message: "Can’t wait to get going" - accompanied by by emojis of a tree, a red circle and a fisted hand.

Announcing the transfer, the Reds said: "Everyone at Nottingham Forest is delighted to welcome Jesse to the club and we look forward to seeing him pull on the Garibaldi shirt at the World Famous City Ground."

Who would you like to see Forest sign next? Let us know in the comments section.

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