Strasbourg's Matz Sels Emerges as a Cut-Price Deadline Day Option
Nottingham Forest is exploring the possibility of signing goalkeeper Matz Sels from Strasbourg as an alternative to Sam Johnstone. Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo is looking to strengthen his options in goal and has made an approach for the former Newcastle player.
Sels' Journey from Newcastle to Strasbourg
During his time at Newcastle, Sels was not a regular starter but made nine appearances for the club in the Championship. He also played three times in the FA Cup and twice in the League Cup. Since moving to Strasbourg, the 31-year-old has become a first-team regular, featuring 19 times in Ligue 1 this season.
Competition for Turner and Vlachodimos
If the deal goes through, Sels would provide competition for Forest's current goalkeepers, Matt Turner and Odysseas Vlachodimos, both of whom have struggled at times this season. Fabrizio Romano reports that Nottingham Forest is prepared to bid £5.5 million for the experienced shot-stopper.
Late Move for Crystal Palace's Sam Johnstone
In addition to their interest in Sels, Forest is also considering a late move for Crystal Palace goalkeeper Sam Johnstone. The club is reportedly willing to offer up to £15 million for Johnstone, who is seeking regular playing time ahead of Euro 2024. Although Johnstone has made 16 appearances for Palace this season, he has been displaced by Dean Henderson due to the latter's high wages. Forest's pursuit of Johnstone may face challenges due to ongoing negotiations for Giovanni Reyna and Yuri Ribeiro.
Balancing the Books and FFP Concerns
Nottingham Forest will need to carefully navigate their transfer activity to balance the books, as they are currently facing Financial Fair Play (FFP) issues this season. The club has a six-point penalty looming over them, and an independent commission is scheduled to review their case before the end of the season.
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