Nottingham Forest agree deal to sell player that isn’t Anthony Elanga – Romano
Nottingham Forest Working Hard Behind the Scenes as Summer Transfer Activity Heats Up
With the new Premier League season just around the corner—approximately six weeks away—Nottingham Forest are intensifying their efforts behind the scenes to reshape and strengthen their squad. The club is actively working on transfer deals that will help manager Nuno Espirito Santo build a more competitive and balanced team ahead of what promises to be a busy and demanding 2025/26 campaign.
Forest will kick off their new season at home against Brentford, a fixture that will give fans an early look at the progress made during the summer rebuild. Nuno, who will be preparing for his first full season in charge, is eager to have his squad in prime condition for the opening weekend. The Portuguese tactician is fully aware that the team must show marked improvement compared to the previous campaign if they are to achieve better results, both domestically and in Europe.
The importance of squad depth has grown even more crucial this season as Forest prepare to compete on multiple fronts. Having secured a spot in the UEFA Europa Conference League, the club must now ensure they have the quality and numbers to manage the additional fixture load. One positive piece of news came on Monday, when versatile defender Ola Aina committed his future to the club by signing a new contract—a move that provides some stability in the backline.
However, not all the news is about arrivals or contract extensions. Departures are also expected, as is common during the summer window. Nuno is overseeing changes aimed at improving the squad’s overall balance and quality, and several fringe players are likely to move on as part of that process.
One player now on the verge of leaving is winger Ramon Sosa. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Sosa is close to sealing a move away from the City Ground. Romano even used his signature phrase “here we go,” indicating that the deal is virtually complete and will soon be officially announced.
Sosa’s time at Forest has been underwhelming. The 25-year-old Paraguayan winger arrived with promise but failed to make a lasting impact in the Premier League. He struggled to find his footing under Nuno’s management and was handed just a single league start throughout the season. Despite limited minutes, Sosa did show flashes of quality in the FA Cup, scoring in the third-round tie against Luton Town and again in the fourth-round clash with Exeter City.
According to reports, Forest have agreed to sell Sosa to Brazilian giants Palmeiras for a fee in the region of £11 million. The move appears to be in its final stages, with formalities now being completed before an official announcement is made. For Sosa, the switch offers a chance to revive his career in a league that may better suit his playing style.
While Sosa’s departure won’t come as a major blow—especially given his lack of consistent game time—his exit does leave Forest short in wide areas. The club is already thin on natural wingers, and replacing Sosa will be a top priority in the coming weeks. The situation has become more pressing with reports linking Jota Silva, another wide target, with a move to Turkish side Besiktas.
Forest’s recruitment team now faces the challenge of sourcing new attacking options capable of operating effectively out wide. The club will need to act swiftly and decisively in the market to ensure Nuno has the tools he needs to implement his tactical vision.
Although Sosa’s exit marks the end of a brief and ultimately unremarkable chapter in his Forest career, he leaves with the respect of fans and coaches alike for his effort and professionalism. However, it is clear that the club is heading in a new direction—one that demands a higher level of consistency and impact in the attacking third.
All eyes will now be on who Forest identify as Sosa’s replacement. With preseason training ramping up and competitive fixtures on the horizon, reinforcements cannot arrive soon enough. The next few weeks will be crucial as Nottingham Forest continue to build a squad capable of meeting the demands of the Premier League and Europe alike.