Nottingham Forest confirm third summer signing as double transfer deal eyed

Here’s the latest Nottingham Forest news on Monday, July 4, 2022.

Nottingham Forest have made a third new signing ahead of the return to the Premier League, by securing defender Giulian Biancone, who joins from French Ligue 1 team Troyes on a three-year contract.

Biancone, 22, started his career at Monaco and made his senior debut as an 18-year-old in the Champions League before joining Cercle Brugge in Belgium’s Jupiler Pro League for two years on loan.

Biancone was subsequently signed by Troyes for the club’s return to Ligue 1 last season and made 33 appearances to help the club retain a place in France’s top tier. Biancone has also represented France at under 19s level.

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Nottingham Forest are reportedly set to be rivalled by Crystal Palace in their pursuit of Wolverhampton Wanderers attacking midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White.

The England under-21 international is in demand this summer after impressing on loan at Sheffield United as part of their Championship promotion push last season. The Reds , who ended their hopes in the play-off semi-finals, are understood to be keen on acquiring the player ahead of their Premier League return

Forest face competition to secure his signature, though, with Wolves said to be 'hopeful' and expectant of keeping the youngster at Molineux for the 2022/23 season and have offered a new contract which remains unsigned. Southampton have also been linked with a transfer for the 22-year-old.

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Chelsea’s interest in centre-backs this summer could be good news for Nottingham Forest amid reported interest in Levi Colwill.

The 19-year-old impressed on a season-long loan with Huddersfield Town last season. His name is well known to Reds ’ fans