Nottingham Forest set to launch Emmanuel Dennis transfer bid with Prem newboys looking to take spending past £70m
NOTTINGHAM FOREST’s summer spend is reportedly set to continue with the newly promoted club targeting Watford’s Emmanuel Dennis.
Steve Cooper’s side have already splashed out over £70million on players this transfer window.
Taiwo Awoniyi, Neco Williams, Moussa Niakhate, Giulian Biancone, Omar Richards, Lewis O’Brien, Harry Toffolo and Costa Rican Brandon Aguilera have all joined the club in permanent transfers.
Forest have also dipped into the free transfer market, signing Wayne Hennessey and more recently Jesse Lingard on a mega contract.
Dean Henderson also joined on loan from Manchester United.
But according to the, Forest are exploring a deal for Watford’s Dennis.
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The Nigerian impressed in his debut season for the Hornets last term.
Dennis scored ten and assisted six in 35 Premier League games.
But his attacking efforts couldn’t prevent Watford from being relegated.
It is thought a fee in the region of £25m would be enough to secure the 24-year-old’s services for next season.
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Forest could face competition for Dennis’ signature.
Everton and Villarreal have been tracking the attacker.
West Ham also held an interest earlier on in the transfer window.