“A strange decision” – Nottingham Forest set to launch transfer pursuit for veteran striker: The verdict

The veteran striker is currently at Sporting, having joined the Lisbon-based club in January from French outfit Lyon.

During his career, Slimani has played in England for both Leicester City and Newcastle United, scoring eight times in 36 Premier League outings for the former having made a £28 million club-record move in 2016.

According to Portuguese outlet Record, reports suggest that Steve Cooper’s side are looking to bring Slimani to the City Ground this summer.

Here we ask our FLW writers if the 33-year old would be a good fit for the Reds as they prepare for the club’s first Premier League season since 1999.

Slimani never quite worked out during his time with the Foxes, going out on loan multiple times and only making 36 appearances for the club.

At 33-years old, his best years are now also behind him.

It would be a strange decision to make a move for a forward who has proven that he is not capable of competing at this level and now has his best days behind him.

Perhaps if Forest can see a bargain price for the experienced forward then this could be a handy squad player to have.

Otherwise, this is the kind of transfer Forest needs to avoid this summer.

Islam Slimani has not proven to be the most prolific striker at club level since he arrived at Leicester City in 2016, however, he has always been a consistent source of goals at international level. 

A physical front man, with plenty of attacking intelligence, the logic is certainly there but he is not someone I would trust to return the goals that Nottingham Forest to avoid the Premier League drop. 

Although Premier League experience can prove vital for promoted clubs, Steve Cooper has seen so much success developing young players that I think this route would be