Wood Aina Awoniyi – Nottingham Forest injury latest ahead of Everton clash….
Latest Nottingham Forest injury news as Nuno Espirito Santo’s Reds prepare to face Everton in key Premier League clash..
Nottingham Forest will be aiming to get back to winning ways when they return to the City Ground this weekend.
The Reds lost 2-1 away to Aston Villa last time out as a six-match unbeaten run in all competitions came to an end. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side remain third in the Premier League table but will be eager to keep the chasing pack at arm’s length by picking up a result when they host Everton on Saturday (3pm kick-off).
Having been able to name a settled side for much of this season, Forest have been hit by injuries to a few key men of late. Below is a look at the Reds’ injury state of play.
Chris Wood
Injury: Hip.
What we know:The front man hurt himself swivelling for a shot while on international duty for New Zealand last month. He underwent a scan before departing for the UK and had another one upon his return. He has not been involved for the Reds since, missing the last three games in all competitions.
What has been said:“It is day by day with Chris. He is improving,” head coach Nuno said after defeat to Villa. He gave little indication over whether Wood could be available to face the Toffees.
Legend working to ruin Nottingham Forest transfer plans and encourage player elsewhere…
According to a claim in the Turkish media, Napoli are looking to close in on Galatasaray attacker Barış Alper Yılmaz and are using their former player Dries Mertens to convince the player over a move to Italy.
The Turkey international has been heavily linked with a move Nottingham Forest since last summer after the Premier League side made an attempt to sign him.
Sporx today report on the latest developments regarding the future of Yılmaz and they say Napoli are ready to sit at the table with Galatasaray and try to get a deal done for the 24-year-old.
It’s hoped his current Galatasaray teammate Mertens will be influential in the right winger heading to the Serie A side this summer and could act as an intermediary in a possible transfer.
Only last month we covered reports from the Turkish press that Nottingham Forest are still in the hunt for Yılmaz and haven’t given up hope sign the forward this summer.
There have also been recent reports they Forest scouts recently attended the Istanbul derby between Galatasaray and Besiktas, with the objective to monitor Yılmaz.
Yılmaz has made 28 appearances for Galal this season scoring 11 goals. He’s contracted to the Super Lig leaders until June 2027.
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