Report: Forest eye £28.5m winger as they prepare for life after key sale

Nottingham Forest Set Sights on Dan Ndoye as Elanga Replacement

Forest Planning for Life After Elanga

Nottingham Forest may be preparing for a significant attacking reshuffle, as Sky Sports reports the club is eyeing a move for Bologna winger Dan Ndoye, following Anthony Elanga’s £55m switch to Newcastle United.

The Swiss international is said to be open to the move, although Forest are yet to engage in direct talks with Bologna. The Serie A side are reportedly willing to entertain offers in the region of £28.5m (€33m).

It’s a figure that reflects the growing profile of Ndoye, who impressed last season in Serie A and caught wider attention with his performances at Euro 2024 for Switzerland. With his direct running, energy down the flanks, and ability to stretch defences, the 24-year-old appears to fit the mould of a Premier League winger.

Napoli Also in the Picture

Sky Sports also notes that Napoli have expressed interest in Ndoye, potentially complicating Forest’s pursuit. The Serie A giants offer both European competition and a strong domestic pedigree, though Forest’s Premier League platform may yet prove appealing to the player.

Still, the fact that Ndoye is open to the move suggests Forest could hold a genuine advantage if they act swiftly.

Replacing Elanga Won’t Be Easy

Elanga’s departure is a big blow for Forest, given his 10 assists and 5 goals in the Premier League last season. The Swedish winger had become a central figure under Nuno Espírito Santo, often offering a direct counter-attacking threat.

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Ndoye, while stylistically similar, may take time to adapt to the Premier League’s physicality and tempo. However, his versatility – capable of playing on either flank – would certainly appeal to Forest’s coaching staff, who are looking for dynamic width in attack.

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From a Forest fan’s perspective, the potential signing of Dan Ndoye brings cautious optimism.

On the one hand, replacing a player like Elanga — who quickly became a fan favourite and offered pace, assists and goals — is no easy task. But on the other, Ndoye ticks several boxes. He’s young, hungry, and experienced in a top-five European league. Forest fans will remember how Elanga himself was a risk that paid off, and perhaps Ndoye could follow that same trajectory.