Nottingham Forest 'interested' in Barcelona target as manager reveals Djed Spence transfer update

These are the latest Nottingham Forest headlines brought to you by NottinghamshireLive on June 24...

Nottingham Forest have "registered an interest" in former Barcelona transfer target Nicolas Tagliafico.

The Argentinian left-back is possibly being viewed as a replacement to loanee Max Lowe, who has recently returned to Sheffield United following a season-long loan with Forest.

Steve Cooper needs to sign a left-back this summer following Lowe's return to Bramall Lane. The Reds reportedly had a bid for the full-back rejected in January and it is not yet known whether they will return this summer for the 25-year-old.

According to the Daily Mail, Forest could instead be eyeing up a possible move for Ajax defender Tagliafico.

Last season, Tagliafico appeared 30 times for Ajax in all competitions, contributing three goals and four assists in that time. The 2021 Copa America winner has also made 40 appearances for his national team, establishing himself recently as one of the main options for Argentina.

West Ham have reportedly decided what role Emmanuel Longelo will hold at the Olympic Stadium this season amid transfer interest from Nottingham Forest.

Longelo was being monitored by the Reds back in January alongside Peterborough United. This summer the Hammers have rejected two bids from Championship side Queens Park Rangers.

Forest reportedly held talks with the Hammers in the winter over a possible deal, but nothing materialised in the end.

According to The Athletic, Longelo will now be trusted with an increased role within David Moyes' first-team set-up this summer.

The 21-year-old left-back predominantly featured for the Hammers' under-23 team last term, contributing a goal and five assists in 18 Premier League 2