Nuno expresses desire to move to Nottingham Forest as priority position becomes clear

Manager Nuno Espírito Santo has made it clear that strengthening the full-backs must be a priority for Nottingham Forest for the remainder of the transfer window.

The Reds have added four new faces so far this summer, although one of them – Marko Stamenic – was immediately loaned out. But more deals are expected before the 11pm deadline on August 30.

There are still areas of the pitch that need attention as Forest look to progress in the Premier League next season, and for Nuno, increasing his wide options is of paramount importance.

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“We need more (signings),” the Portuguese said after his side’s 3-0 win over Chesterfield in their opening pre-season friendly. “Not many, but I think we still need a few things.

“Everyone can see we need wingers. The only natural wingers we have are Callum (Hudson-Odoi) and Anthony (Elanga).

“You always have to add the right pieces, there’s no point in bringing in (players) just for the sake of it. We need to get everything right with the players we bring in.”

Summer signings Eric da Silva Moreira, Elliot Anderson and Carlos Miguel all featured for the Reds against the Spireites. Midfielder Anderson played the first half and defender Moreira played the second, while goalkeeper Miguel got 85 minutes under his belt.

“All the signings we have made – and possibly will make – the idea is to put them within the group, to know the team’s idea and what we want from them and their tasks,” Nuno said. “Performance levels are not very important now. All the players we sign, it is because we believe they can give something different to our squad.”

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