An overseas move could be on the cards for Emmanuel Dennis amid a likely Nottingham Forest exit.
Overseeing outgoings will be just as much of a focus as securing new signings for the Reds ahead of the upcoming Premier League season. Numbers need to be trimmed, meaning several fringe players could depart during the transfer window.
Dennis’ future was in the spotlight in January, and although he didn’t move on at that point he could be among those to make way this summer. The attacker is not short of potential suitors.
Leeds United have already been linked with a move as they aim to bounce back to the top-flight at the first attempt. And Dennis is wanted by clubs in Saudi Arabia and Russia, according to The Telegraph.
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The 25-year-old made the switch to the City Ground from Watford last August as one of 22 new faces to join Steve Cooper’s side following promotion. However, he didn’t quite make the impact he would have hoped.
Dennis struggled for regular game time in the Garibaldi. Sixteen of his 25 appearances came as a substitute and he scored two goals.
Forest are looking to strengthen their attacking options as they eye a “more normal” number of additions this year. But having already been over their 25-man squad limit, they need to move some players on in order to make space for any incomings.
Dennis’ agent is already said to have held “exploratory talks” with possible interested parties. The Nigerian is believed to be open to heading elsewhere.
A number of other players are also expected to move on in the coming weeks and months. Fellow attacker Sam Surridge has been linked with Ipswich Town, having also found it tough to get minutes last term.
Cooper is yet to make his first signing of the summer. And other than six senior players who were released at the end of their contracts, Forest are yet to sanction any significant departures since the transfer window opened last month.
