Forest 'eye Southampton midfielder' amid Jota Silva uncertainty | OneFootball

Nottingham Forest are planning further additions to their squad before the close of the summer transfer window, with the future of winger Jota Silva still unresolved, according to The Telegraph.

Forest are understood to be targeting another wide player as part of their recruitment drive, while reinforcements at full-back, in central midfield and up front are also being prioritised ahead of the 1 September deadline.

As first reported by The Telegraph on 13 May, Southampton midfielder Mateus Fernandes remains a key target. The Portugal Under-21 international, who was named Saints’ player of the year despite their relegation from the Premier League, has been the subject of discussions between the two clubs.

Forest regard the 20-year-old as an ideal fit for their project, with his age, profile and development potential aligning with the club’s recruitment strategy.

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