Nottingham Forest agree deals for Man City midfielder and Ipswich striker | OneFootball

Nottingham Forest are poised to make a significant statement in the transfer market, reportedly agreeing deals worth up to £67million for Manchester City’s James McAtee and Ipswich Town’s Omari Hutchinson. The potential double swoop highlights Forest’s ambition as the new Premier League season approaches.

The club has reportedly agreed a deal worth up to £30million for England Under-21 captain James McAtee from Manchester City. The arrangement includes provisions for a sell-on fee and a buy-back option for City on the 22-year-old midfielder. Despite his pedigree, McAtee has found first-team opportunities limited under Pep Guardiola, making 15 Premier League appearances last season with only three starts. His senior experience largely stems from two successful loan spells with Sheffield United, and his decision to prioritise the European Under-21 Championship over the Club World Cup was vindicated as he led England to victory.

Meanwhile, Forest are also understood to have struck an agreement believed to be around £37million for Ipswich forward Omari Hutchinson. This potential move, if finalised, would represent a club-record transfer for Forest. Hutchinson, another member of England’s victorious Under-21 squad, played 32 times for the Tractor Boys as they were relegated to the Championship, contributing three goals and two assists.

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However, neither player is expected to feature in Sunday’s Premier League opener against Brentford. With players needing to be registered by 12pm on Friday for weekend action, and no medicals booked for either player as of Thursday night, their immediate involvement appears unlikely.

The club’s busy transfer window has also seen the arrivals of Switzerland international Dan Ndoye and the Botafogo pair Igor Jesus and Jair Cunha. Furthermore, captain Morgan Gibbs-White has committed his long-term future to the club, signing a new contract amid alleged unsolicited interest from Tottenham.