Nottingham Forest

Sami Mokbel
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BBC Sport understands Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, who Nottingham Forest are set to make a £45m bid for, wants to move to the City Ground.

The 20-year-old Sweden international played limited minutes at the end of last season under Spurs boss Roberto de Zerbi, often not in his preferred number six position.

Forest are believed to be looking for another midfielder in addition to Bergvall after Elliot Anderson's record-breaking move to Manchester City.

But there will not be another 13-player £180m spree like last summer, with Forest looking to add quality over quantity.

A goalkeeper is needed to support Matz Sels and John Victor, while a striker is also wanted to aid Chris Wood, who turns 35 in December, and Igor Jesus.

When asked about the prospect of Bergvall joining the club during his first news conference as Forest boss on Thursday, Oliver Glasner did not directly refer to the midfielder but said: "I have one strength and weakness - it's impatience. Sometimes it's a strength, sometimes it's a weakness.

"Of course, I would have hoped they already trained with us on the other side.

"It's impossible because the players we're now talking to play at the World Cup so are still on vacation. I'm pretty convinced we will have a few players joining us in Portugal [on a training camp]."

Bergvall played 33 games for Tottenham last season but missed two months after having ankle surgery.

Nick Mashiter
Football reporter

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Oliver Glasner got sunburned taking Nottingham Forest training on Tuesday.

The new manager admitted the one thing which had surprised him since arriving at the City Ground was the weather.

The two-and-a-half-hour pre-season training session did not just take its toll on the squad, with Glasner joking he has now got some factor 50 sunblock.

Glasner is the Reds' fifth manager in less than 12 months but expected to last longer than his predecessors and bring the silverware Evangelos Marinakis desires.

Open, sociable and chatty, his first Forest news conference lasted almost one hour and 10 minutes, having earlier walked on to the City Ground pitch for pictures and camera shots.

He recognised Marinakis' ambition - that the Greek owner is perhaps one of the people more ambitious than him - and waxed lyrical about the seafood they ate when talking about the Forest job in Athens.

Glasner spoke about making a meal with the ingredients he has at Forest, hoping it will be good, how he understands why Crystal Palace fans may be upset with him - given the new rivalry between the clubs - and the stability needed at Forest.

Glasner hit the right notes. He even revealed he texted his former Palace captain Marc Guehi on his birthday on Monday - only for Guehi to reply not realising Glasner had joined Forest.

Saturday's opening pre-season friendly over the Trent at Notts County gives fans their first view of the new era, albeit without Elliot Anderson after his move to Manchester City.

Standing on the side of the Meadow Lane pitch, Glasner will hope to remember his sunscreen.

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David Jackson and Colin Fray reflect on new Forest boss Oliver Glasner's first news conference since taking charge, plus hear an 11-minute interview with the Austrian.

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Oliver Glasner understands Crystal Palace fans will be upset by his move to Nottingham Forest.

The former Eagles boss joined Forest on a three-year deal this month after leaving Selhurst Park at the end of last season.

The two teams have struck up a rivalry since Forest took Palace's place in the Europa League last term.

Eagles fans were unhappy with Forest's involvement in their demotion from the Europa League to Conference League for breaching multi-ownership rules, with Forest expressing their concerns to Uefa.

Glasner ended up guiding Palace to the Conference League title - 12 months after winning the FA Cup - and recognises how some supporters will feel about the move.

"I always can understand what people are thinking, their own motivation, their own thoughts and that's what I completely accept," he said.

"I hope everybody accepts that I can't ask every single one: 'Do you agree with my decision?' Because then I don't know where I would end.

"That's why I have to take my own decision for my family and for myself, and it was also enough to convince my family to leave again. It was probably the hardest part of this decision.

"I always try to understand everybody. This also gives me a different view. I like some feedback and sometimes I agree, sometimes I don't agree, but yes, I can understand this.

"I had two and a half fantastic years at Palace - an amazing time, amazing connections to the players and staff, to the chairman, owners and fans. Otherwise, it wouldn't have been possible to win three trophies.

"I'm really pleased to have been part of it but now a new chapter begins with a new book to write at Forest."

Millie Sian
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Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner has been speaking to the media for the first time since his appointment earlier this month.

Here are the key lines from Thursday's news conference:

• The Austrian was contacted by "many clubs across Europe" after leaving Crystal Palace, but he wanted to stay in the Premier League and feels there is "a new book to be written" at Nottingham Forest.

• On what pulled him towards the job: "I had great talks with the owner [Evangelos Marinakis]. I went to Athens for a dinner where we spoke about the vision and ambition for the club. I had a detailed look at the squad and it looked very talented. I thought it could be quite an interesting and exciting journey."

• He continued: "It is important that we stick to what we are telling each other because that builds trust. The club are seventh place in terms of net spend since promotion four years ago, so that shows the ambition of the owner."

• The club appointing a Premier League record-breaking four permanent managers in just one season doesn't worry him because "the average time a manager gets is already below one year".

• He added: "I never sign a contract thinking about getting sacked. I just focus on what I have to do to bring success to a club." However, he is aware that Marinakis is "one of the few people more ambitious" than himself.

• On the brand of football he wants to bring to the City Ground: "Every manager will tell you they want to play attacking and offensive football, but I don't know if we will play a back three or four right now. I'm trying to get to know the players before finding the right system because if we do something we aren't comfortable with, that's when we will lose confidence."

• It is "unfair" to name the Nottingham Forest players he had his eyes on as Crystal Palace boss because he has "promised to support" every player in his squad.

• That being said, Omari Hutchinson's "dribbling and left-foot finishes" have caught his eye early on. He added: "I feel he has a lot of potential still. I want to help him deliver more consistently on the pitch because he can definitely help us win games."

• Long-term absentees Callum Hudson-Odoi, Murillo and Nicolo Savona have also impressed with their determination to get back into team training, while Morgan Gibbs-White and Ryan Yates have shown they are "the leaders" in the squad.

• On how the club will replace club record sale Elliot Anderson: "Like in my previous clubs, we probably can't afford to replace him like for like but we have already identified the midfielder we want to add. It is now a case of getting that deal done and, as soon as the ink is dry, we will let you know."

• He promised to be "authentic" and "always honest" with the supporters: "I am who I am. I won't be telling them what they would like to hear at times, I will always say how I see things but that doesn't always mean I'm right." He hopes those values will cultivate a "good relationship" during his time at the club.

What do you make of what Glasner had to say in his first news conference? What comments or promises stood out to you the most?

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The World Cup has done a fantastic job of filling the Premier League void, but there is nothing quite like club football.

As the tournament in North America heads towards its climax and England supporters' disappointment sinks in, there is a Nottingham Forest fanbase waiting for the 2026-27 season with anticipation.

So, it has got us thinking: what are you looking forward to most about club football resuming?

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We asked you which players you have watched at the World Cup that you think would be a great fit at Nottingham Forest.

Here are some of your comments:

Richard: Ayyoub Bouaddi of Morocco. Forest need a ready-made replacement for Elliot Anderson. Bouaddi reads the game well, has a range of passing and has a good engine. He tracks players well, he is comfortable dropping deep between the central defenders and he times his forward runs well.

Raymond: Ismaila Sarr of Senegal is versatile. He can play as a forward, winger or in midfield, and he would be an ideal replacement for Anderson. Maxim de Cuyper of Belgium has had an excellent season. He can play at full-back or in midfield and he would strengthen our defence and give us more options. Crysencio Summerville of the Netherlands is a creative player who scores goals. He could be worth breaking the bank for.

Lemmy: Forest should be looking to purchase a new winger and Antonio Nusa of Norway would be an incredible pick! His goal at the World Cup was truly special and we could get him for around £35m to £40m. He would be superb for us, with Callum Hudson-Odoi as an alternative on the bench.

Harry: I would say Sidny Cabral and Vozinha from Cape Verde after the incredible but unlucky 3-2 loss to Argentina. Both of them were a key part of the team scoring goals. I also don't think many clubs will be considering players from not so good teams.

David: Martin Baturina of Croatia. He is one of Europe's most overlooked playmakers. He has superb vision, a long passing range and a knack for threading impossible balls through defensive lines. He is a classic Croatian technician - intelligent, composed and tactically mature - the type who dictate rhythm, break lines with passing and glide through pressure with intelligence rather than physicality.

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New Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner has had his first day with the squad before their return to full pre-season training.

The 51-year-old Austrian, who will speak to external media for the first time since taking charge in a news conference on Thursday, told Forest TV: "For me, it is very important that it is exciting and challenging.

"I really believe that us, all together - the staff, the players, the fans, the leadership of the club - can be really competitive in the Premier League, which makes me excited."

The former Crystal Palace boss, who won the FA Cup and the Conference League with the Eagles, added: "This is a traditional club with a fantastic fanbase and a very ambitious owner that wants to take a step forward.

"The squad is very interesting as well, so those were the main reasons for me wanting to join Nottingham Forest.

"The club is already on a good run since promotion a few years ago and playing in the semi-final of the Europa League [last season]. It is important now to get some consistency and battle regularly for the top half of the league."

Forest finished 16th in the league in 2025-26, just five points above the relegation zone and had four managers during the campaign, with Glasner replacing Vitor Pereira, who was dismissed earlier this month.

"We know how competitive the Premier League is. It is one thing to talk about it, but it is something else to deliver. That is what we will start on now.," added Glasner.

"We will create a way of playing, an identity and how we want to deal with each other, which I think is important for the spirit and togetherness in the club and with the fans."

Nottingham Forest have submitted the first official offer of the summer for Celtic midfielder Arne Engels, while Roma are reportedly planning a bid and Villarreal are the latest to express an interest in the 22-year-old Belgium international. (Voetbal Krant), external

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When the World Cup ends, regardless of who wins, we'll still have loads of great content every day as we build up to the new Premier League season.

We're already working on some exciting new things for 2026-27.

As well as all the fallout and reaction to the tournament, we'll quickly shift back towards club football, with pre-season coverage and all the latest transfer gossip and stories.

BBC Sport and teams across BBC Nations and Regions cover all 20 Premier League sides and we have dedicated club reporters, who will be travelling to bring you behind-the-scenes insights from pre-season tours.

We'll also have live pages for selected pre-season matches, as well as in-depth features and storytelling, giving you the latest updates before the new campaign.

Once the World Cup ends, some of the standout players will be hot property in the transfer market, with top clubs chasing their signatures.

Our reporters, including senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel, will be breaking the big transfer stories on our website and app.

We'll also have our daily transfer gossip column, wrapping up all the rumours from across the football world.

For fans of World Cup Predictor, a new weekly game will be launching immediately after the tournament, with five fixtures a week to predict the outcomes of. You'll be able to build up your streaks and share your results with friends and family.

Our quizzes will also continue to be available to play so you can test your knowledge of the beautiful game.

Our new Shorts tab in the BBC Sport app will be the home of sport videos with content throughout the week from your club, including explainers, pundit analysis, interviews and behind-the-scenes content. We'll also be starting to include more reaction from fans so you can see the latest hot takes and debate the biggest talking points from your club.

Live pages are going to get bigger and better with more interactive elements, more conversation and improved functionality. They'll have BBC Radio 5 Live audio commentaries for the Premier League and Champions League, as well as live video for FA Cup.

Remember, the best way to get all of this content is to download the BBC Sport app and follow your favourite teams and sports using the My Sport tab.

Once you've set this up, you'll have quick access to those pages at the top of your Home tab and we'll be able to serve you better, more personalised, experiences in future.

And when following your Premier League team, from the start of the 2026-27 season you'll also get Live Notifications, which give you score updates directly on your phone's lock screen during a match.

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We asked you which Nottingham Forest players you are most excited to see in action during pre-season.

Here are some of your comments:

Charlie: It's about time they give a good run-out to Zach Abbot. Will be interesting to see what Oliver Glasner and his coaching team think of his prospects.

Mossy: I hope Jimmy Sinclair and Abbott are given a chance. It's important to keep our record of having home-produced players in the squad or on the bench, but don't know if Ryan Yates will be in Glasner's thinking.

John: Williams, Neco Williams.

Nottingham Forest winger Dan Ndoye scored Switzerland's only goal in their 3-1 quarter-final defeat by reigning world champions Argentina.

The 25-year-old's debut World Cup concluded with two goals in six appearances.

He is the fourth Switzerland player to score multiple goals at this year's tournament, joining Johan Manzambi, Breel Embolo and Ruben Vargas.

Prior to 2026, the only World Cup in which multiple Swiss players scored two or more goals was 1954 (Josef Hugia and Robert Ballamann).

Ndoye levelled the score in the 67th minute, but Argetina scored twice in extra time to set up a semi-final against England on Wednesday.

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Pre-season is just around the corner and the Premier League returns in less than 50 days.

Here is Nottingham Forest's pre-season schedule - with kick-off times in BST.

• 18 July v Notts County (A) - 15:00

• 22 July v Blackburn Rovers (Portugal) - 11:00

• 26 July v Vitoria SC (A) - behind closed doors)

• 31 July v Sporting (A) - TBC

• 12 August v Bayer Leverkusen (H) - 19:45

• 16 August v Brest (H) - 14:00

Which players, including young prospects from the academy, are you most looking forward to seeing in action?

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Nottingham Forest head coach Oliver Glasner says he is confident his newly appointed team of backroom staff will "make a hugely positive impact" at the City Ground.

The club has appointed assistant head coaches Emanuel Pogatetz and Michael Angerschmid, assistant coach Michael Berktold, transition coach James Holland and goalkeeping coach Michael Gspurning.

Glasner told club media: "I'm delighted that these outstanding coaches have joined me at Nottingham Forest.

"We've shared many successful moments together and, just as importantly, we share the same values, work ethic and determination to build a culture where every player is challenged to reach their highest level.

"I'm confident they'll make a hugely positive impact on this football club."

The backroom team, collectively, have worked with Glasner in Austria and Germany as well at with Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

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New Nottingham Forest Women head coach Tom Mallinson says he tries to instill a "Ryan Yates culture" throughout his coaching career because of the time he spent developing the now Forest captain in the club's academy.

Yates joined Forest as an eight-year-old and went out on loan four times before eventually breaking into the first team and becoming an integral part of the side that gained promotion to the Premier League for the first time in 23 years.

"It means everything to the academy and the people of Nottingham to see one of your own playing and captaining Forest," Mallinson told the Shut Up and Show More Football podcast.

"To be the smallest part of that journey means a lot to us all. I'm really fortunate to have worked with some fantastic players and fantastic people along their journeys. It means a lot to be a part of such a special club.

"There's always photos around of Ryan. I think at times he gets a little bit of a disservice because he's always such a hard-working player but he has so many good qualities as a player. The thing that comes through with him is how much of a fantastic person he is.

"He does carry that Nottingham Forest culture of the Forest family, he wants to sacrifice himself for other people, and that's one thing I would always say to young players - players can always be good players but can we develop really good people.

"Can we instil that Ryan Yates culture of sacrificing yourself for the team and the person next to you and caring deeply about what you do and what the person next to you does?

"What makes Ryan so successful is his personality and characteristics. He's been a great servant for the football club."

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Nottingham Forest defender Neco Williams is attracting interest from several Premier League clubs, with Newcastle among the teams interested in the Wales international.

Williams is currently in talks over a new deal with Forest - but a number of top-flight rivals are keen on the 25-year-old.

It is understood Newcastle and Manchester United are among the clubs to have registered an interest in Williams while talks over a new contract continue.

Forest remain confident of securing a new deal but the interest in the full-back does create a potential obstacle to a successful conclusion of talks.

Williams still has three years to run on his current deal but Forest want to reward him for his impressive displays last season with an improved contract.

Williams joined Forest in July 2022 for a fee of £12m and has since gone on to make over 150 appearances for the club.

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Plenty of players have made names for themselves at this World Cup, from goalkeepers like Cape Verde's Vozinha and Paraguay's Orlando Gill to New Zealand midfielder Elijah Just.

But though they might not have been familiar to fans, the extent of modern scouting means clubs all over the world will already have known about many of them – so how have their heroics at the tournament affected their standing in the game, and their value in the transfer market?

More than the Score's Mani Djazmi is joined Ben Littlemore from Transfermarkt, one of the world's foremost football databases. Lutz Pfannenstiel, sporting director at Aberdeen, also shares his footballing knowledge in today's episode.

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Nottingham Forest have spoken to Feyenoord about Netherlands Under-21s right-back Givairo Read, 20, who is also on Manchester City's radar. (Mail, external)

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Nottingham Forest chairman Nicholas Randall KC says that despite the "fantastic job" done by Vitor Pereira, new head coach Oliver Glasner is the "right person" to take the club forward.

Forest appointed former Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner as their fifth head coach in less than a year on Monday.

He replaces Pereira, who guided the club to 16th - five points clear of the relegation zone - and the Europa League semi-finals after succeeding Sean Dyche in February. The Portuguese was sacked two minutes before an exit clause in his contract was due to expire.

Speaking to BBC Radio Nottingham about Glasner, Randall said: "He's been a long-term target. One of the best young coaches in Europe - I think he's widely recognised as being that. I think the fans have said it all in their response to the appointment.

"Vitor did a fantastic job for us, as others have done, but Oliver seems like he has the right CV, the right experience and the right ambition to take us to the next level.

"We're all quietly excited with the appointment and look forward to the new season.

"We have to keep pushing. The ownership group and the board saw this as an opportunity we needed to take because, although Vitor did a great job for us, we see Oliver as the right person to take us forward.

"The ownership is very clear and always delivers if it promises something to a manager. It's a fantastic club, fantastic fans, room for growth.

"The core of the team is excellent. We can look towards the future with real conviction and justified optimism."

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Another episode of BBC Radio Nottingham's Shut Up And Show More Football podcast is now available.

New Nottingham Forest Women head coach Tom Mallinson talks to David Jackson about his roles throughout the years at the academy, Ryan Yates and what makes him so special, and taking on the new job in the women's game.

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Please note: This was recorded before Oliver Glasner became Nottingham Forest boss and Warren Joyce left his role as head coach of the B team.

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