As both clubs look to ease concerns over the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules, Newcastle United have reportedly opened talks with Nottingham Forest over a potential swap deal this summer.
Nottingham Forest transfer news
To their credit, Forest have been among the clubs to have sold well during the summer transfer window so far, with the reportedly pending departures of Moussa Niakhate and Orel Mangala likely satisfying the Premier League enough to avoid any sanctions this summer. However, even after those sales, the Midlands club are still at risk of losing one of Nuno Espirito Santo’s best players.
According to reports, Chelsea are interested in signing Murillo and even offered Forest a deal that would see Trevoh Chalobah arrive in a summer swap deal.
The central defender has fallen down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge and is only likely to fall even further following the arrival of Tosin Adarabioyo. A player with Champions League-winning experience despite his current place in the Chelsea squad, Forest would undoubtedly benefit from such an arrival.
Swap deals seem to be the summer trend at the City Ground, too. According to Luke Edwards and John Percy of the Telegraph, Newcastle United have offered Nottingham Forest the chance to sign Elliot Anderson in a deal that would see Anthony Elanga complete a move to St James’ Park.
