Noah Okafor from Red Bull Salzburg to Nottingham Forest: What do we know so far? Is it likely to happen?

Promoted side Nottingham Forest are in desperate need of addressing several areas before the Premier League campaign begins in the early stages of August.

The wing-back position is one of particular concern following the return of Djed Spence and Max Lowe back to their parent clubs – with both proving to be crucial to Steve Cooper’s fast start to his reign at the City Ground – setting the tone for the remainder of the 2021/22 campaign.

Another area where they lack depth is their forward area following Keinan Davis’ return to Aston Villa on the expiration of his loan deal, with Lewis Grabban out of contract and Sam Surridge desperately needing more competition for a starting spot despite his impressive performances.

Without additions in this area, they may find it difficult to break down top-flight defences next term and this can only be a hindrance in their quest to remain afloat at the top level.

Keinan Davis is one player they reportedly want back on a permanent basis, though Villa’s £15m asking price may be more than the Reds are willing to pay this summer due to the fact they won’t have a bottomless pit of money to spend.

This is why they will need to have other targets lined up – and we take a deeper look at one of those below.

What do we know so far?

According to Nau.ch, the Reds’ recruitment team have identified Red Bull Salzburg forward Noah Okafar as a potential target ahead of the summer window.

Impressing in the Austrian top tier last term with nine goals and nine assists in just 21 league appearances, he has been the subject of interest from elsewhere in recent months with Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig previously thought to have been tracking his progress.

This same report from Sport 1