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Josh Holland

Nottingham Forest dealt transfer blow as striker decision made

Nottingham Forest Forest Steve Cooper Emmanuel Dennis Moussa Dembele Neal Maupay Lyon James Garner Taiwo Awoniyi Manchester United

Lyon striker Moussa Dembele has reportedly turned down the chance to join Nottingham Forest and four more Premier League clubs.

Dembele, 26, has been linked with a move to England after enjoying his best goalscoring season of his career with Lyon last term. The former-Fulham man scored 21 Ligue 1 goals in 30 appearances despite Peter Bosz's side finishing eighth.

Following his impressive campaign in France, a host of teams across Europe and the Middle East have showed interest in signing the striker. According to French outlet Foot Mercato, Dembele has rejected a move to Steve Cooper's side and is keen to remain at Lyon - where he is now in his final 12 months of his contract.

Read more: Nottingham Forest set for 'new talks' over Chelsea transfer

Read more: Midfielder has ‘contract agreement’ with Nottingham Forest amid transfer links

The forward is said to have also turned down Everton, West Ham and Wolves, as well as a return to Craven Cottage. Lyon paid £20million for his services back in 2018 and they face the possibility of losing him on a free if they are unable to negotiate a new deal or sell now.

Forest have already confirmed the attacking additions of Taiwo Awoniyi and Emmanuel Dennis, while also "closing in" on the £15million signing of Brighton & Hove Albion's Neal Maupay. Cooper's 3-5-2 formation relies heavily on pressing from the two forwards, highlighting the positions importance.

Sam Surridge and Lyle Taylor are also at the club, but the arrivals of Dennis and Maupay could open the door for possible departures for them.

Alongside Awoniyi, Dennis and Maupay, do you think Forest need another striker? Let us know in the comments section...

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