Forest Focus

Nottingham Forest lost 1-0 to Elche in their final game in Spain as they conceded from a corner (😢) but there were players who did well, most notably Ibrahim Sangare again. 👏

More great news for Nottingham Forest as Elliot Anderson has trained today and been declared fully fit, The Telegraph's John Percy reports.

Great news for as Ryan Yates has signed a new contract running until 2028. 😍

🤞Potentially great news for after Elliot Anderson went off against Millwall. The Athletic's Daniel Taylor today tweeted an update, saying: "They think he's OK. I imagine he will go for a scan to be sure but medics etc all seem pretty optimistic."

A bright Nottingham Forest debut from Eric Da Silva Moreira against Chesterfield as he looks to push his case to a first team squad regular. 👏

Ibrahim Sangare looked sharp and capped off his performance with the final goal in 3-0 win over Chesterfield. What a difference he could make to Nottingham Forest if he plays to his potential. 👏

❤️ Nottingham Forest are staying at the City Ground after it was announced a deal has been agreed with the City Council to buy the freehold on the ground.

“The terms of the deal will be presented to the council’s executive board for a decision on July 16. If agreed, subject to legal contracts and due diligence, this will be a historic day for the club, the fans and our city," new council leader Neghat Khan said.

“It will allow the club to move forward with its ambitious plans to expand the stadium while also securing a significant capital receipt for the council.

“The council and the club have agreed that measures will be put into the sales contract which will protect the council’s position, in the highly unlikely event that the club would choose to relocate from the City Ground in the future.

“We understand this has been an uncertain time for the supporters, but a property transaction like this can often be long and complex.”

😍 Nottingham Forest are close to agreeing a deal to stay at the City Ground, reports Daniel Taylor of The Athletic.

Nottingham Forest look to be facing a battle to keep Murillo this summer as the defender's head might be turned by interest from bigger clubs.

Speaking to journalist Benjamin Back, his agent Hugo Giuseppe said of his client: “We know through the club that there are talks between Nottingham and some clubs. I think it is very difficult for a player who has exceeded all expectations to continue. It is very difficult for a club like Nottingham to keep a player who is being sought after by the biggest clubs in Europe.”

🎂 Happy 22nd birthday to Nottingham Forest defender and player of the season Murillo.

❤️ Wonderful words from Moussa Niakhate on his time at Nottingham Forest...

"Thank you for making me feel at home from day one. I always felt your love and support every time I stepped onto the pitch, but what’s crazy is that I felt it more during my most difficult moments, particularly my injury. That was the most difficult moment of my career but everyone at Forest from the staff to my teammates and the fans gave me something to smile about every day and I will never forget this.

In the end we have always achieved our objectives thanks to the combativeness and determination of the players and staff who were present during the return of this historic club to the elite."

😠 Newcastle United are still interested in Anthony Elanga and Morgan Gibbs-White after entering a new accounting year. The Athletic report a right winger is their top priority this summer, meaning Elanga would like be a bigger target for Eddie Howe's team.

Orel Mangala has officially joined Lyon for a bigger fee than expected. The confirmed fee is £20m with Nottingham Forest getting 10 percent of any future profit on the Belgium international.

😍 Some serious praise for Nottingham Forest new boy Elliot Anderson from Newcastle United chief scout Graham Carr.

"You can go out and sign as many young players as you want, you will be doing well to get any better than Elliot Anderson.

“This loan move looks like it has done him the world of good. He could get Bristol promoted this year. But it’s a waste of time sending him out again.

“He will be bordering on the first-team next season, and he should definitely be part of the squad.

“He is classy. He receives the ball like Peter Beardsley. He kills it and moves it all in one motion. That is a gift.

“He stood out like a sore thumb on Saturday, miles above anyone else. He looks out of place. I got in the car afterwards and started ringing people to talk about him.

“He’s the best young player I have seen in a long time. Newcastle haven’t produced anyone like him, in terms of his technical gifts, probably all the way back to Gazza.

“He plays with a swagger. Every time he got the ball you knew something was going to happen. He always wants to dribble and moves off quickly.

“He knows he’s good, but there’s no harm in that.”