Evangelos Marinakis makes Nottingham Forest vow as 'negotiations' transfer claim made

Owner Evangelos Marinakis has penned an open letter to Nottingham Forest fans, following the club’s promotion to the Premier League.

Five years on from the Greek’s takeover, and 23 years after they were last there, the Reds are back in the top-flight. Victory over Huddersfield Town at Wembley completed a remarkable transformation under Steve Cooper, with Forest having been bottom of the table when the Welshman arrived last September.

Marinakis has pledged to give the head coach “all the ammunition he needs” as the Reds aim to be “competitive” next season. And he has once again set his sights on “writing a new history” at the City Ground, thanking fans for their support.

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Nottingham Forest are said to have “opened negotiations” over a move for Argentine forward Taty Castellanos.

It is a crucial transfer window for the Reds as they prepare for their return to the Premier League after a 23-year absence. And bolstering his attacking options is a priority for boss Steve Cooper.

Castellanos was reportedly on Forest’s radar in January, and that particular link has resurfaced as the player looks set to leave New York City in the coming weeks. As well as the Reds, a number of other clubs have been credited with an interest in the 23-year-old.

West Ham United, Leeds United, River Plate and Palmeiras are all said to be keen, although Bola VIP report the asking price was proving to be a stumbling block. But they add Castellanos is now a “concrete option” from Forest and they have “asked for conditions for his transfer”.

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Nottingham Forest have been linked with a move for Nick Pope, but they are not the only ones said to be keen on the Burnley goalkeeper.

The Reds could face losing first-choice