Striker Artem Dovbyk is “seriously considering” a summer move to Nottingham Forest, it has been claimed.
The Reds will look to bolster their firepower when the transfer window, as they prepare for life in the Premier League. And Dovbyk’s agent is said to have confirmed negotiations have started with Ukrainian outfit Dnipro-1 over the 24-year-old.
Italian side Torino have also been linked with the forward. They are said to have “long been in pole position” to secure his signature, but Arena Napoli suggest Forest could now pip them to it.
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Valued at about £10m (11.7m euros), Dovbyk reportedly met with Torino sporting director Davide Vagnati just before the end of the season. However, with the Serie A side said to be waiting for a decision over the future of fellow front man Andrea Belotti before “concluding” talks with the Ukraine international.
And that could seemingly open the door for the Reds. Arena Napoli claim Dovbyk “would be seriously considering” a move to the City Ground, particularly if Torino “continues to procrastinate and ask for patience”.
Forest are said to have watched the player in action against Wales on Sunday. It comes as he bagged 14 goals and weighed in with five assists from 18 league appearances during the season just gone.
The Reds have calls to make over a number of strikers on their books this summer. Lewis Grabban’s contract is coming to an end, while Lyle Taylor and Nuno Da Costa have been our on loan.
