Nottingham Forest Plans New Bid for Santiago Gimenez

Nottingham Forest is contemplating a renewed bid for Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenez, as they seek to enhance their attacking options. However, the club's previous offer of approximately €25 million (£21.3 million; $27.6 million) fell short of Feyenoord's expectations, leaving the two clubs significantly apart in their valuation of the 23-year-old Mexico international. Gimenez has emerged as a key target for Forest, who are eager to strengthen their forward line. Despite Chris Wood's impressive performance, scoring 12 goals in 17 Premier League matches, and Taiwo Awoniyi's potential, the club recognizes the need for additional quality in their attack. Gimenez's track record, including 26 goals in 40 appearances for Feyenoord last season, highlights his capability to contribute significantly to the team's success. The Mexican striker has also represented his national team, netting four goals in 30 appearances, further underscoring his potential impact at the club level. However, negotiations may prove challenging given the disparity in the clubs' valuations. In other transfer news, Nottingham Forest is unlikely to pursue a deal for former loanee Gonzalo Montiel, who has returned to Sevilla after a stint at the City Ground where he made 14 appearances. As the transfer window progresses, Forest's focus remains on securing the right players to bolster their squad for the ongoing season.