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Juve interested in Forest target En-Nesyri
Juventus are interested in striker Youssef En-Nesyri, who is also on the radar of Nottingham Forest and Everton, according to Sky in Italy.
Juve could enter into a battle with Napoli for the Fenerbahce and Morocco international, who has just left AFCON as a losing finalist to Senegal.
Sky in Italy have already reported that Crystal Palace have rejected an offer from Juventus for Jean-Philippe Mateta.
England to play qualifier at the City Ground
England will play their first home Women's World Cup qualifier against Iceland at the City Ground in Nottingham, the FA have announced.
The game will be played on Saturday March 7 with kick-off at 12.30pm.
It will come four days after playing their opening qualifier against Ukraine on Tuesday March 3.
The Lionesses’ qualifying group also includes Spain, who England beat in the Euro 2025 final to win a second successive European title last summer.
Sarina Wiegman said: “We are at the beginning of an important qualifying campaign. We want to be at our best and are really looking forward to getting started again. Iceland are a well‑organised, competitive side, so this will be a great test for us as we begin our journey toward the World Cup.
“We’re excited to play at Nottingham Forest. It has been a very long time since England women have appeared there, and it’s important for us to bring the Lionesses to different parts of the country. I know the fans, as always, will create a brilliant atmosphere for the players and give us fantastic support in this historic stadium.”
England's World Cup qualifying fixtures
- Tuesday March 3 - Ukraine vs England
- Saturday March 7 - England vs Iceland
- Tuesday April 14 - England v Spain
- Saturday April 18 - Iceland vs England
- Friday June 5 - Spain vs England
- Tuesday June 9 - England vs Ukraine
Zinchenko to travel to Amsterdam to finalise Ajax move
Latest from Sky Sports News' Dharmesh Sheth and Anthony Joseph:
Arsenal left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko is due to travel to Amsterdam today to finalise his move to Ajax.
It’s understood the Ukraine international will undergo a medical over the next two days, ahead of a loan move until the end of the season.
Zinchenko, 29, is currently on loan at Nottingham Forest and has only featured 10 times in all competitions this season.
There is no break clause in the deal, so Forest have had to find an alternative option for him as he seeks regular first team football.
Forest agree loan terms for striker
Nottingham Forest have agreed loan terms with Napoli for Lorenzo Lucca, according to Sky in Italy.
However, the striker has not given a final decision over his future and discussions continue.
Another Italian club, Pisa, are also interested in Lucca and have offered him a chance to stay in Italy.
Forest have a number of strikers on their radar this month, including the likes of Jorgen Strand Larsen, Youssef En Nesyri and Evan Ferguson.
Ajax closing in on loan deal for Zinchenko
Latest from Sky Sports News' Anthony Joseph:
Ajax are closing in on the loan signing of Arsenal left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko.
It’s understood the clubs are ironing out the final details on a loan deal until the end of the season.
Zinchenko, 29, is currently on loan at Nottingham Forest.
But the Ukraine international has only featured 10 times in all competitions this season.
'Ajax close to signing Zinchenko on loan from Arsenal with Forest deal to be terminated'
Ajax are close to signing Oleksandr Zinchenko from Arsenal on loan until the end of the season, according to talkSPORT.
It means the Ukraine international is set to terminate his current loan at Nottingham Forest to join the Dutch giants.
Zinchenko has only made 10 appearances for Forest this season.
Fabrizio Romano is reporting that the 29-year-old will fly to Amsterdam for a medical in the next 24 hours, with Ajax to cover his salary for the remainder of the season.
Dyche: If you give penalties like that, you might as well cancel football
Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche was bullish on the penalty decision that went in favour of his side in their goalless draw with Arsenal, saying "you might as well cancel football" if spot kicks for incidents like it.
Ola Aina appeared to handle the ball as he tried to prevent a corner in the 80th minute at the City Ground but a VAR check cleared the incident, deeming it to have come off his shoulder first and hit his arm in a "natural positions".
The decision irked Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, who called it a "clear" penalty afterwards.
"If these start getting given, we have to leave it," Dyche told TNT Sports. "You never know, but I think that's ridiculous. We have to be careful with these. You might as well cancel football if you give that one."
Dyche felt Forest were unlucky not to get a penalty themselves when Jurrien Timber was adjudged to have fouled Callum Hudson-Odoi just outside the box.
"What about our one?" he said. "It was right on the line of the box. They're saying it's outside but he's in full flight, going into the box. He's going to get there."
Dyche was full of praise for his side's dogged defensive display, saying: "You have to do the basics right, the shape has to be good, energy has to be good, commitment to the cause.
"It's not easy. They're a threat and can open you up in different ways. The players have delivered a very good performance against the top side."
Forest echo back to last season with dogged display
Sky Sports' Sam Blitz:
Nottingham Forest had one of the best defences in the Premier League last season but clean sheets have been hard to come by this term. Saturday’s stalemate with Arsenal was just their fifth of the campaign – all of them have come under Sean Dyche.
Holding the Premier League leaders felt very much like a Nuno Espirito Santo display from last season and there was a reason for it.
This was the first game since August when Forest could start Matz Sels, Ola Aina, Murillo, Nikola Milenkovic and Neco Williams in a match. That was the back five that gave opposition attacks so little joy last term and it was the same for Arsenal on Saturday.
Milenkovic and Murillo made 15 clearances between them. Williams won 7 duels when he was up against Noni Madueke and Bukayo Saka. Out of the back four, Aina won most possessions in the defensive and middle thirds.
But in front of them was the star of the show in Elliot Anderson, winning 12 out of his 15 duels. Only William Saliba made more ball recoveries than the England international, who won the battle with Declan Rice in midfield.
Forest may have been dragged closer to the drop zone by West Ham winning but if they keep defending like this, they will be fine in terms of survival.
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An excellent point for Nottingham Forest against Arsenal.
Dyche targeting striker signing in January
Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche is trying to bring a striker to the club during the current transfer window.
Forest only have Brazilian Igor Jesus available to them with Chris Wood out following knee surgery and Arnaud Kalimuendo allowed to join Eintracht Frankfurt on loan.
Dyche said: “The obvious one is the striker area because we are a bit short there. The club felt it was a really good deal for Kalimuendo to go out.
“We are looking at various options to bring in. That’s the obvious one that jumps off the page.
“You’ve got to be ready for the shifting sands of the market. It’s an unusual market, or a slightly different market, in the January window than it is in the summer.
“We’ve got to be proactive where we can be and reactive if things change. I think the club are well aware of that.
“I’ve had a good meeting from the owner all the way through the structure about what we think we’ve got and what we think we need.
“It’s aligning the right people and getting the deals done, which is often the hardest part – the actual process of getting the deal done and getting the player here.”
Dyche coy on Zinchenko's Forest future
Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche is remaining coy regarding the future of Oleksandr Zinchenko.
The Ukraine international is on a season-long loan from Arsenal but he has struggled for game time at the City Ground due to injury and a high turnover in managers.
Dyche has said the club are speaking to the player about his future, amid reports they are ready to send him back to his parent club.
Zinchenko will not be able to feature on Saturday as the Gunners visit Forest.
Dyche said: “We spoke to the player, made it clear in his situation, he is aware of that so we will see what happens.
“We are being open with him, he is a thorough professional, he has been and I am sure he will be going forward, whatever happens.”
Forest could welcome back Ibrahim Sangare to their side after he returned from international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations but Chris Wood and John Victor both remain out with knee injuries.
Wood and Victor sidelined, Sangare could return
Nottingham Forest could welcome back Ibrahim Sangare to their side after he returned from international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations but Chris Wood and John Victor both remain out with knee injuries.
Wood has not featured since October 18 due to a knee injury, while Victor has missed the last two games after going off during the 3-1 loss to Aston Villa.
Napoli join race for En Nesyri
Napoli are also considering Fenerbahce striker Youssef En Nesyri, according to Sky in Italy.
Sky Sports News reported yesterday that Nottingham Forest and Everton are keen on the 28-year-old.
Napoli have missed out on one or two striker options including Giacamo Raspadori, who is heading to Atalanta.
Napoli are looking to move out striker Lorenzo Lucca and winger Noa Lang first, Sky in Italy report.
Nottingham Forest have inquired about Lucca and now Besiktas are also believed to be showing interest.
Tammy Abraham is now a permanent Besiktas player, but his name is being linked with a potential return to the Premier League this month.
Forest looking into cutting Zinchenko's loan short
Latest from Sky Sports News' Lyall Thomas:
Nottingham Forest are looking into cutting short Oleksandr Zinchenko's loan from Arsenal.
However, there is no break clause in the deal and, with no space in the Arsenal squad for him, it would be down to Forest and his representatives to find him a new club.
Forest are believed to be looking at adding a new left-back themselves if he moves on.
Zinchenko's Arsenal contract is up in the summer. The 29-year-old has made only five appearances in the Premier League for Forest this season.
Forest and Everton want En Nesryi
Latest from Sky Sports News' Lyall Thomas and Vinny O'Connor:
Nottingham Forest and Everton are both interested in Fenerbahce striker Youssef En Nesyri.
Inquiries have been made with the relevant people and both clubs want to sign a new striker this month.
Sky Germany are reporting that Fenerbahce believe En Nesyri's preference is to join Everton if he is to leave.
The 28-year-old is currently at AFCON where he is preparing for Morocco's semi-final against Nigeria tonight.
He has long been watched by Premier League clubs since his impressive spell at Sevilla.
Dyche: Some players won't be knocking on my door again after unacceptable first half
Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche has said some fringe players who were given a chance to start against Wrexham in the FA Cup 'won't be knocking on my door' after an 'unacceptable' first half.
Dyche made eight changes for the trip to Wales, but made a triple change at half-time - Oleksandr Zinchenko, James McAtee and Dilane Bakwa were replaced by Neco Williams, Morgan Gibbs-White and Nicolas Dominguez.
Dyche added that he gave some of his players a talking to at half-time, but was pleased with the performance from the second half onwards.
He told TNT Sports: “The first half was unacceptable. The players know and some individuals certainly know.
“They’ve got to look in the mirror on that side of things, but the players who came on in the second half, I thought they were a credit. We looked like a Premier League side.
“There were two brilliant goals from Callum [Hudson-Odoi]… penalties are a lottery but we created enough chances to win the game, but we didn’t in the end.
“They all knock on your door and say ‘why aren’t I playing’ – well the evidence is quite honestly there for some, not for all.
“But that’s what football is. You’ve got to train and prepare right because when your time comes, you’ve got to be ready and there were too many not ready in the first half.
“I livened a few of the players up myself [at half-time] and from the second half on, we looked as we should do as a Premier League side.
“But you can’t give people a two-goal head start. And credit to them by the way, I’m not taking anything away from them. Fair play, but an absolutely unacceptable first half from our point of view.
“We have to make changes because of the game schedule, but footballers show their hand. They won’t be knocking on my door to say ‘why aren’t I playing’, that first half group.”
Kalimuendo joins Frankfurt on loan
Nottingham Forest forward Arnaud Kalimuendo has joined Eintracht Frankfurt on loan.
The deal includes an option to buy worth for around £23.5m.
Kalimuendo only joined Forest in the summer in a £25m deal from French side Rennes but has struggled to for minutes.
Sky in Italy are reporting that Forest have made an enquiry for Napoli striker Lorenzo Lucca.
Dyche placated over Dias non-red after PGMO meeting
Sean Dyche has praised the meeting between the PGMO and Nottm Forest representatives which covered Ruben Dias' non-red card in Man City's 2-1 win at the City Ground on December 27.
Dias avoided a second yellow for what appeared a clear booking on Igor Jesus 18 seconds in to the second half of City's eventual victory, with the score 0-0 at the time.
Sky Sports News revealed on Tuesday the PGMO accepted Dias should have been sent off after meeting with Forest officials, with Dyche particularly complimentary after discussions with refereeing chief Howard Webb about the situation.
"We’re only looking for a level playing field and most are," he said. "We only wanted an answer and it was very fair of them to look at it, they had a very open conversation with the club about it. I’d had a couple of chats with Howard Webb about it, and everyone decided the right things, I thought, pretty fairly.
"No win or lose, just fairness. That’s all we’re looking for in any given game. You’re just looking for parity of decisions, the consistency of refereeing and that’s what we’re all looking for.
"It’s not changed the outcome, but for the future maybe it can help the wider picture. I’m a big fan of referees, contrary to popular belief."
Forest make enquiry for striker Lucca
Latest from Sky Sports News reporter Anton Toloui...
Nottingham Forest have made an enquiry about Italy striker Lorenzo Lucca, according to Sky in Italy, as Arnaud Kalimuendo takes the final steps towards a loan to Eintracht Frankfurt.
Lucca, who would be a complicated signing given he is currently on loan at Atalanta from Napoli, is among a number of strikers Forest are looking at having made the position a priority to strengthen this month.
Chris Wood is injured and Kalimuendo is currently in Frankfurt to undergo a medical ahead of joining on loan with an option to make it permanent - so Forest are targeting the best striker they can find.
Sky Sports News has already reported their interest in Wolves' £40m striker Jorgen Strand Larsen and it appears Lucca is also one on their radar.
Global head of football Edu is currently leading Nottingham Forest's work on the market and scrutiny on the Brazilian is thought to be increasing, with the impact of a number of his additions in the summer still to be seen, one of them Kalimuendo.
It is a significant window for Forest and head coach Sean Dyche - an Edu appointment - as they battle to avoid relegation. Their chances were boosted by a 2-1 win at West Ham that opened up a seven point gap on the drop zone.
Dyche: Luck on our side but we found a way to win
Sean Dyche says luck was on Nottingham Forest's side against West Ham, but his side showed a mentality to find a way to win.
Morgan Gibbs-White's late winning penalty, awarded following a VAR review, followed Nicolas Dominguez's equaliser for Forest just minutes after West Ham had a second goal ruled out for offside.
"Sometimes you need the rub of the green and it went our way for a couple of big decisions, but the mentality of the players was good," said Dyche.
"We've shown a mentality to find a way of winning, that's an important factor. Some days you play brilliantly, we did a few weeks ago against Tottenham, and then we've come out with a fighting result.
"You can't always be beautiful, you've got to find a way and we found a way tonight."
Dyche continued: "An awkward game for both sides for different reasons, different noise around the game.
"To go 1-0 down, stay calm and deliver a second half which could win the game is very pleasing.
"We'd lost four but it seemed to create a massive story very quickly. It's nine points in eight games. If you look at the league table, some teams down there have been lauded this season.
"It's the way it is, the noise changes quickly, we've got to turn it round the other way and that's the big starting point."
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