Nottingham Forest now ready to let 25-year-old join Leeds United

Nottingham Forest striker Emmanuel Dennis will be allowed to leave the City Ground this summer, with Leeds wanting to sign him. The Reds talisman hasn’t really settled at Forest and his days look numbered.

Now, according to Football Insider, the club are ready to let him go. Leeds look to be at the front of the queue, although it was claimed last week that MLS clubs might be interested.

The Whites are facing a maiden season back in the Championship. They were relegated last season and didn’t win a competitive game after beating Forest back in April with eight games still to play.

Now, the could be about to sign a player who played his part for Forest during that 2-1 win for Leeds. It was Dennis who assisted Forest midfielder Orel Mangala to open the scoring at Elland Road.

It’s not clear at this stage what sort of fee will be accepted by Forest. The club paid around £20 million to secure his services and he scored just twice for the Reds during the 2022/23 campaign.

Dennis tried his best when he was called upon by Steve Cooper. Ultimately, however, the player simply didn’t really fit into the head coach’s system and he was never considered the first choice.

Forest striker Dennis will be allowed to leave the City Ground

This could prove a pretty good piece of business for Leeds if they can get a deal over the line. Dennis is more than good enough for the second tier and he should get far more game time.

In his first season in English football, Dennis starred for Watford. He scored 10 goals for the club and also registered six assists, suggesting he can definitely cut it in the Premier League.

His Forest move quite simply hasn’t worked out at all. With that in mind, if the Reds can get Dennis off the books this summer, it would certainly represent a decent situation for all parties.

Brentford have shown an interest in Brennan Johnson, but getting a deal done may not be possible.

According to the Evening Standard, Brentford are keen to sign Brennan Johnson this summer. Nottingham Forest rebuffed their first offer of £30 million, but ar

Failure to land Johnson won’t mean that Thomas Frank gives up on strengthening his attacking contingent. Additions are needed in this part of the pitch, especially with Ivan Toney’s ban in effect until January. Therefore, Demarai Gray ought to be a consideration for the Bees.

Gray has already been linked with an exit this summer. What’s more, Everton’s financial situation means they need to sell where they can in this transfer window, and given that Gray isn’t a nailed on starter at Goodison Park, he’d likely be available for a fair fee.

e prepared to try again for the forward. However, with Forest wanting a fee of at least £50 million for Johnson,

Given his youth, current form, and huge potential, acquiring Johnson would be a preferable and more long-term solution for Brentford. As an alternative option, though, Gray has plenty going for him. Still just 27-years-old, he is in his prime. What’s more, the Jamaica international compares favourably with Johnson from a statistical standpoint.

Johnson is prized at the City Ground for his speed, directness, and dribbling ability. According to FBRef’s statistics for the Welshman, he averages 1.01 completed take-ons and 2.70 progressive carries per match. In the same regard, Gray puts up numbers of 1.18 completed take-ons and 3.37 progressive carries. Johnson also averages 0.92 progressive passes compared to Gray’s 1.65, and 1.6 shots per game as opposed to the Everton man’s 2.05.

Gray isn’t as clinical or versatile as Johnson, nor does he have the the youth of the 22-year-old. However, he has more to give than he has often been able to show on Merseyside, where he has regularly been playing in incoherent teams that haven’t suited his strengths. Brentford’s wide play and directness could help to bring the best out of him, making him a smart, and much more cost-effective, alternative to Johnson.

a deal may not be possible.