NOTTINGHAM NEWS

Forest's 'quiet' summer: Squad cutting, restructuring, careful recruitment Last year's transfer frenzy may not be repeated, but the club has still been overhauled in several areas - with more to come

JULY 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Richie Laryea - Loan expires Laryea's loan to Toronto from Nottingham Forest has expired, Nottingham Forest announced, though the player is currently at the Gold Cup.

Impact Laryea is no longer under contract with Toronto, though with how crucial he has been to the clubs success his loan could be extended in the short term. With Laryea competing in the Gold Cup with Canada it's possible any talks of a new loan move could only be completed following the conclusion of the tournament. Kobe Franklin could see a larger role if Laryea doesn't return to Toronto.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nottingham Forest would be wise to fight for O'Brien - he offers much-needed stability The 24-year-old midfielder has been playing in MLS after a paperwork fiasco in January, but still has a lot to offer Steve Cooper's team

JUNE 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Emmanuel Dennis likely to leave Nottingham Forest Emmanuel Dennis is highly likely to leave Nottingham Forest this summer. Representatives of the 25-year-old have started the process of hold...

JUNE 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Neco Williams - Returns from injury with Wales Williams (jaw) featured for Wales in their Euro qualifiers following the regular season.

Impact Williams missed the final month of the season with a busted jaw, but about six weeks after the initial injury, he was back on the pitch and playing for Wales. It's a good sign that he'll be fit and ready for the pre-season. The question is where he fits in the lineup, as he moved in and out of the XI last season, often battling Serge Aurier for starts on the right flank.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Richards - Ends season out of squad Richards closed the season with a mysterious leg injury that forced him to miss the entire 2022/23 campaign.

Impact Richards suffered a hairline fracture in his leg 11 days after signing for Forest last July and never got back on the pitch. His timeline was extended with every update until the end of the season. It's hard to see him finding a role next season, but that could change if he can get back to health and feature in the pre-season.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonjo Shelvey - Ends campaign on sidelines Shelvey (undisclosed) was absent from the squad for the last seven matches of the season.

Impact Shelvey was plagued by injuries this season, limiting him to a mere 11 combined appearances for Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United. If he can stay healthy next season, the midfielder could push for more opportunities to start with Forest, though he is far from a lock.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Harry Toffolo - Quiet in first PL season Toffolo kept one clean sheet and picked up two yellow cards in 19 appearances (nine starts) this past season.

Impact Toffolo started the first four matches of the season in his first Premier League campaign at Nottingham Forest, but only made five more starts during the remaining 34 fixtures. He did not have near the attacking impact he had during his past three seasons in the Championship, as he did not record a goal contribution and created just five chances in his 19 appearances. Unless he can find a more consistent role next season, he may be in for another quiet campaign.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Neco Williams - Finds fairly consistent role Williams scored one goal on 25 shots and kept two clean sheets in 31 appearances (20 starts) this past season.

Impact Williams had a decent first season at Nottingham Forest, highlighted by his first Premier League goal. He also created 15 chances, recorded 89 crosses, made 72 tackles and kept two clean sheets. With his first full Premier League season under his belt, he could be even more productive -- especially on the attack -- next season with that experience.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scott McKenna - Productive first half of season McKenna kept five clean sheets and picked up four yellow cards in 20 appearances (19 starts) this past season.

Impact McKenna had a good start to his first Premier League campaign this past season as he started the first 14 matches and kept four clean sheets. However, two separate injuries kept him out of 14 of the final 16 matches of the season. If he can avoid injuries next season, he may find himself a mainstay in the starting XI yet again.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Worrall - Decent in first PL season Worrall scored one goal on seven shots and kept five clean sheets in his 30 appearances (21 starts) this past season.

Impact Worrall had a decent first season in the English top flight, as he kept five clean sheets and scored his first Premier League goal. He started 21 matches after starting in every match he was healthy in during the 2021-2022 campaign in the Championship. With a plethora of defenders on the roster, Worrall may find himself with inconsistent playing time again next season.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moussa Niakhate - Injuries hamper first PL season Niakhate kept one clean sheet and picked up one yellow card in 14 appearances (all starts) this past season.

Impact Niakhate started just 14 games in his first season at Nottingham Forest this past season, and kept one clean sheet. He missed 24 consecutive matches from August through March due to a hamstring injury though, and started every other match. If he can remain healthy next season, he could be in for a much more productive campaign.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cheikhou Kouyate - Slow first season at Nottingham Kouyate scored one goal on six shots and picked up three yellow cards in 21 appearances (10 starts) this past season.

Impact Kouyate had a quiet first season at Nottingham Forest this past campaign, as he scored one goal and failed to keep a clean sheet. It marks his first Premier League season without keeping a clean sheet, and his third consecutive season with exactly one goal contribution. He missed 15 matches during the season after tearing his hamstring at the World Cup, and had started eight of the 10 matches leading up to the World Cup. Still, with a midfield flooded with younger talent, the 33-year-old may struggle for consistent playing time again next season.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Yates - Assists twice in first PL season Yates recorded two assists on seven chances created and kept five clean sheets in 26 appearances (21 starts) this past season

Impact Yates had a decent first season in the Premier League, as he recorded two assists and kept five clean sheets in 26 appearances. It's undoubtedly a downgrade from his eight goals in the Championship during the 2021-2022 season, but it takes time to adjust to the higher level of competition. He only made 21 starts but missed 12 matches due to various injuries, so if he can remain healthy next season his overall production will likely improve.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Orel Mangala - Quiet first season at Nottingham Mangala scored one goal and recorded one assist on nine shots and three chances created in his 27 appearances (20 starts) this past season.

Impact Mangala had a fairly quiet first season at Nottingham Forest this past season, as he recorded two goal contributions and kept one clean sheet in his 27 appearances. He did establish himself as a mainstay in the starting XI during the second half of the season though, as he started nine of the last 11 matches. If he can stay healthy and get more playing time next season, his production will likely increase.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remo Freuler - Strong defensively in midfield Freuler kept six clean sheets and picked up four yellow cards in 28 appearances (24 starts) this past season.

Impact Freuler had a solid season defensively this past campaign, as he kept six clean sheets in 28 appearances. He failed to record a goal or an assist though, something he never did during his seven seasons at Atalanta in Serie A. He only took eight shots and created 12 chances during the season too, so not much should be expected of him on the attack next season.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Dennis - Decent first season at Nottingham Dennis scored two goals and recorded two assists on 21 shots and seven chances created in his 19 appearances (six starts) this past season.

Impact Dennis had a decent first season at Nottingham Forest this past season, as he recorded four goal contributions in 19 appearances, all coming in his six starts. He struggled to see significant and consistent playing time during the campaign due to an influx of new signings in the summer and January transfer windows. He proved to be quite effective when starting, so if he finds his way into the starting XI more consistently next season he could be more productive.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brennan Johnson - Impressive in first PL campaign Johnson scored eight goals and recorded three assists on 55 shots and 28 chances created in 38 appearances (33 starts) this past season.

Impact Johnson put together a good season during his first Premier League campaign as he recorded 11 goal contributions, tied for the second most on the team. He appeared in every match despite his team being flooded with new signings, and started all but five matches during the season. With a full Premier League campaign under his belt, the 22-year-old could have an even better season next season with that experience.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jesse Lingard was a sign of Forest's flawed recruitment but he helped in other ways Playing just 928 minutes all season, it was behind the scenes that Jesse Lingard made the biggest impact at Forest

JUNE 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Danilo Oliveira - Scores three goals for club Danilo (hamstring) scored three goals on 15 shots (four on target), along with two assists, three crosses (zero accurate) and 18 clearances in 13 outings for Forest.

Impact Danilo -- who joined the club from Palmeiras during the January transfer window -- forced his way into the starting XI, making 10 consecutive starts before missing the season finale due to his hamstring issue. The attacking midfielder should be a mainstay in the starting XI next season and figures to offer decent top-end fantasy production.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe - Makes 15 starts with club Filipe appeared in 16 contests (15 starts) for Forest this season in which he recorded one assist, 13 shots (one on target) and 89 clearances.

Impact Filipe -- who joined the club from Atletico Madrid during the January transfer window -- was a mainstay on the backline for Forest. While the central defender won't offer much in the way of offensive upside, he should rack up plenty of defensive stats and should be a mainstay in the starting XI next season.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nottingham Forest season review: Glorious chaos The high points, the low points, and Steve Cooper's joke about the endless stream of signings…

JUNE 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Police arrest fan at wearing shirt that allegedly referred to Hillsborough disaster A man at the FA Cup final who was wearing a top that allegedly referred to the Hillsborough disaster has been arrested. He was wearing a Man...

JUNE 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jesse Lingard: Nottingham Forest release forward 12 months after making him top earner Lingard moved to Forest last summer but failed to register a single goal or assist in 17 Premier League appearances; the 30-year-old was bro...

JUNE 2, 2023 • SKY.COM

Gustavo Scarpa - Fails to crack rotation Scarpa missed the final two months of the season with a calf injury and only managed six league appearances for Nottingham Forest this past season.

Impact Scarpa was thought to bring a little more to Forest, but he struggled to stay on the pitch, whether through quality or injury. He's still signed on until 2026 with the club, but it's unknown what his future holds after the first few months of this contract. The hope is that he adjusts to his new life and can get going in the pre-season.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE