Forest Focus

Nottingham Forest are set to lose arguably their best player with Morgan Gibbs-White poised to join Tottenham Hotspur after they activated a shock £60m release clause, however, Forest are now threatening legal action to block the deal. The news comes at the same time as Anthony Elanga is set to go to Newcastle for £55m, leaving a huge hole in the Forest attack. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns, Michael Temple and former Reds midfielder Lewis McGugan to discuss the situation and what happens next as Forest are linked with Manchester City's James McAtee and Liverpool's Harvey Elliott. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and The Athletic's Paul Taylor as Nottingham Forest wait to discuss major breaking news just before we went live as David Ornstein of The Athletic reported Tottenham Hotspur are pushing to sign Morgan Gibbs-White. By the end of the stream the BBC's Sami Mokbel said a minimum £60m transfer is accelerating quickly. We also touch on the likelihood Forest will play in the Europa League next season. All indications are they will, subject to appeals, after Lyon won their relegation appeal meaning Crystal Palace are set to be demoted to the Conference League. We also discuss the latest transfer news on Johan Bakayoko and James McAtee.

Matt Davies is joined by Will Unwin from The Guardian and The Mail on Sunday's James Sharpe to discuss Anthony Elanga's move to Newcastle United, replacing him and why Nottingham Forest's transfer policy means they should remain an improving Premier League club as James highlights two club where their strategies have totally unravelled. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Anthony Elanga is set to leave Nottingham Forest for Newcastle United (although this podcast was recorded before that news broke so you might want to skip from 6mins 30secs to 12mins or so). When he does go they will need a top quality replacement and at least one more winger with Ramon Sosa on the brink of joining Palmerias. With that in mind, Pete Blackburn and Dan Cook have picked out eight possible new arrivals. Johan Bakayoko and Malick Fofana are on the list and have already been linked but we have some alternatives who haven't been considered at all. We also discuss the news former Arsenal man Edu has officially joined Nottingham Forest and the wider group under Evangelos Marinakis. #nffc

Nottingham Forest have tonight agreed a deal with Newcastle United for Anthony Elanga. Fabrizio Romano has said the deal is for £55m with John Percy saying the same figure but with a potential £5m in add. Meanwhile, David Ornstein says £52m plus add-ons. Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and Chris Aylmer to discuss the news. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and Nottingham Forest legend Garry Birtles to discuss the latest Reds news as a deal for Anthony Elanga is yet to be formally agreed with Newcastle United after a £55m bid was lodged. We'll discuss that deal, as well Ola Aina has signing his new contract with Sky Sports reporting talks of a contract extension for Callum Hudson-Odoi are taking place. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest look set to sell Anthony Elanga to Newcastle United after a £55m bid was reportedly accepted according to The Times, although outlets say negotiations continue. Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and Paul Morley to discuss that news as well as reports Jair Cunha will join from Botafogo for £12m and sign a five-year deal. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and Mark Sutherns as we answer Nottingham Forest questions submitted by Forest Focus listeners., including a full debate on if we should be worried after a slow start with signings (one of the panel is). We also pick out a wildcard signing who Forest have not yet been linked with and more. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple to discuss Tuesday's Nottingham Forest news as the Reds reportedly agree a deal with Lyon for Malick Fofana, Neco Williams signs a new contract until 2029 and Newcastle make a third bid for Anthony Elanga. We discuss the report from Fabrizio Romano that Forest have agreed a deal for Belgium winger Fofana, although he says the player is waiting for other teams to come in and Foot Mercato say no deal has been agreed (reported mid-podcast)! We all address a report in the Newcastle Chronicle that Newcastle United have registered a £50m bid for Elanga. In more concrete news, Neco Williams has officially signed his new contract.

Matt Davies is joined by Henry Winter after he covered England Under-21s European Championship win in Slovakia. We discuss Elliot Anderson in depth after Henry was hugely impressed with the Nottingham Forest midfielder. We also touch on how next season's Premier League will look as clubs start to make transfers. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and TNT Sports commentator Darren Fletcher as Nottingham Forest are forced to wait even longer to discover which European competition they will be in after UEFA delayed a decision on Crystal Palace's Europa League participation until Lyon's appeal against relegation is heard. It could prove to be good news for Forest though if Lyon win their appeal. Meanwhile, Forest are poised to sign Igor Jesus in a from Botafogo after he completed his medical in the US. We'll discuss that deal in full after Fletch watched his penultimate appearance in person. We'll also discuss the news that Jair Cunha and Cuiabano may not sign, as well Elliot Anderson shining in the U21 Euros final and the possible impact of Chelsea signing Joao Pedro from Brighton. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Botafogo are out of the Club World Cup after their defeat to Palmeiras. Nottingham Forest fans will now hope that Igor Jesus, Jair Cunha and Cuiabano will complete their transfers. We're joined by Pedro from Glorious Botafogo to discuss how many of the three will join and how much of a whole they will leave in the Brazilian side. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest's plan to sell Danilo and Matt Turner looked to be over when Lyon were relegated from Ligue 1 in France due to their huge debts. Luke Entwistle, editor in chief of Get French Football News, returns to tell us is the deals can be salvaged as Lyon appeal their relegation. Luke also tells us how Lyon got into the mess under John Textor and if there will be a fire sale of their best players. #nffc

Matt Davies is joined by BBC Radio Nottingham's Forest commentator Colin Fray as we discuss Forest getting approval to rebuild the Peter Taylor Stand, Anthony Elanga's future as Newcastle United look to sign him, Timothy Weah rejecting a move from Juventus and more. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Newcastle United have made a second bid of 'around £50m' for Nottingham Forest winger according to the Daily Telegraph. Anthony Elanga. We discuss the Sweden winger's transfer situation, plus we also tackle the latest reports on Juventus wingers Samuel Mbangula and Timothy Weah, Forest winger Ramon Sosa and the possibility deals could be scuppered by Lyon's relegation in France. Also on the agenda is Elliot Anderson's excellent performance for England Under-21s in the European Championships and the possibility of City Ground's Bridgford End being rebuilt and renamed in honour of John Robertson. #ffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest have rejected a £45m bid from Newcastle United as they reportedly value the winger at £60m. Matt Davies is joined by Forest fan and Nottinghamshire cricket legend Samit Patel for a different interview than the one planned as we also discuss Forest's reported interest in Jordan Henderson and the wider transfer plan, plus the news Neco Williams is set to sign a new deal until 2029. Meanwhile, Lyon have been relegated to Ligue 2 by the French Football Federation. That could have a big impact on Forest as they planned to sell Danilo and Matt Turner to the debt ridden French giants. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by TNT Sports' Serie A commentator Adam Summerton as Nottingham Forest are strongly linked with a double move for Juventus wingers Samuel Mbangula and Timothy Weah for a reported fee of between 20m and 23m euros. The news has been reported on by Fabrizio Romano and Sky Sports Italy. We also here from podcast regulars Chief and Ruby Naylor on American international Weah, while another podcast regular and TNT Sports commentator, Darren Fletcher was in the US watching Botafogo in Club World Cup action against Atletico Madrid. #NFFC #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies joined by Michael Temple, Mikey Clarke and Pete Blackburn as we discuss the latest Nottingham Forest news. On the agenda is a new deal for Nuno Espirito Santo and the prospect of new contracts for Neco Williams, Ola Aina and Callum Hudson-Odoi. We also look at the latest transfer news as Jota Silva is linked with a move to Jose Mourinho's Fenerbache, while Newcastle United could use Harvey Barnes to sign Anthony Elanga and Real Madrid eye Jair Cunha. #NFFC #nottinghamforest

Nuno Espirito Santo has signed a new contract with Nottingham Forest until 2028. Matt Davies reflects on the excellent news on the Reds manager, as well as the latest other Forest news on the futures of Neco Williams and Ola Aina, plus a potential worry over the transfer for Jair Cunha. #NFFC #nottinghamforest

We held our first end of season podcast quiz as Forest Focus regulars saw their Nottingham Forest knowledge put to the test by quizmasters Pete Blackburn, Dan Cook and Paul Morley. The teams in action were Matt Davies, Greg Mitchell and their captain Simon Fotheringham as they took on a team of Michael Temple, Mikey Clarke and Chris Aylmer with Temps the captain. #NFFC #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Emily Anderson and Pete Blackburn to discuss the latest Nottingham Forest transfer news as they are linked with Brazilian strikers Kaio Jorge, who is also being tracked by Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen, and Romulo Cardoso. We also discuss Willy Boly's new deal, positive news on the future of the City Ground and Elliot Anderson's impressive performances for England Under-21s. After that, Matt chats with Forest fan and author Rebecca Watson about the Reds and her career. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest will kick off the 2025/26 Premier League season at home to Brentford after the fixtures were officially released. Matt Davies is joined by Paul Morley and Pete Blackburn to assess the opening six games, the run-in, festive games and see if Forest face any nightmare runs of games. Matt then speaks with Luke Entwistle, editor of Get French Football News about John Textor's ownership of Lyon as Forest sell players to the French club. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by soon to be former Nottingham Forest defender Harry Toffolo to discuss the highs and lows of his three years at the club, what Forest means to him, missing out on the Champions League and what is next for him. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Emily Anderson, Mark Sutherns and Michael Temple as we take questions submitted by Nottingham Forest fans. Topics include the futures of Nuno, Anthony Elanga and Morgan Gibbs-White, as well as dream transfers, leaving the City Ground and the lack of goals from outside the box. #NFFC #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Barney from the Long Ball Futebol podcast once again to discuss how Nottingham Forest's loan players fared at Rio Ave last season. We focus on Omar Richards and ask if he can salvage his Forest career. We all discuss Jonathan Panzo and Brandon Aguilera, who left on a permanent deal a year ago. We also look at Rio Ave's season in the Portuguese top flight as they are Forest's sister club along with Olympiacos. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell, Mark Sutherns and Mikey Clarke as we go through the entire Nottingham Forest squad and decide who should stay, who should go and who should be loaned out. We'll also discuss an fresh transfer news. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Matt Davies-Adams and Michael Temple to discuss the latest Nottingham Forest news as Newcastle United are linked with a move to head hunt Forest chief football officer and sporting director Ross Wilson. We'll also discuss the latest transfer news as Arsenal are linked with Anthony Elanga, while Lyon owner John Textor is said to have wanted to sell Rayan Cherki to Forest, plus other Lyon/Forest news on Matt Turner and Lucas Perri. We'll also discuss England's defeat to Senegal at the City Ground and assess Morgan Gibbs-White's performance for Thomas Tuchel's faltering team. #NFFC #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by the BBC's chief football commentator Guy Mowbray on today's show. We discuss Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Matt Turner being on the brink of a move to Lyon, Morgan Gibbs-White being linked with a transfer to the Saudi Pro League and Forest reportedly writing to UEFA over with regards to Crystal Palace's place in the Europa League. #NFFC #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and Nottingham Forest legend Garry Birtles to discuss the latest Reds news, including Newcastle United's interest in Anthony Elanga and the need for Morgan Gibbs-White, Ola Aina, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Neco Williams to sign new contracts. We'll also discuss the possibility that Forest could play in the Europa League at Crystal Palace's expense and the use of Gibbs-White in England's win over Andorra. #NFFC #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Charlie from the Progress With Unity Podcast on Wigan Athletic to tell us more about Nottingham Forest striker Dale Taylor after his impressive loan spell with the League One club. Forest need to have four homegrown players in their Europa Conference League squad. Could he be one of them? #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Ari from the Thrylos 7 International podcast to discuss the relationship between Nottingham Forest and Olympiacos, how Olympiacos fans view Evangelos Marinakis and get his thoughts on David Carmo and Marko Stamenic, who spent last season on loan with the Greek champions. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns for our latest Nottingham Forest fan phone in as we take calls from supporters on all things Forest. We also discuss Morgan Gibbs-White's future as Manchester City reportedly end their interest in the England international. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies catches up with podcast regular, TNT Sports commentator Darren Fletcher, to reflect on Nottingham Forest's season and the summer ahead as he calls for some statement moves from the club he supports. We also discussion Forest's ambitions for next season and conclude the show with a discussion about the state of the game. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by friend of the show Nathan Joyes from the Copa Club as we discuss the latest Nottingham Forest news. On the agenda is Danilo's possible move to Lyon, the latest on Nicolas Dominguez's injury status and Crystal Palace potentially being kicked out of European competition. We also get Nathan's expert opinion on Igor Jesus, Jair Cunha and Cuiabano as the Botafogo trio could join the Reds. #nffc

Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and Pete Blackburn to discuss the latest Nottingham Forest transfer news. That includes the possibility of Morgan Gibbs-White staying as Manchester City target Rayan Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders. We'll also look at Forest's reported interest in Botafogo's Igor Jesus, Jair Cunha and Cuiabano as multiple sources in Brazil and The Athletic's David Ornstein say the Reds are closing on all three. #NFFC #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest are reportedly closing in on deals for Botafogo's Brazilian trio of Igor Jesus, Jair Cunha and Cuiabano. We're incredibly grateful for this great scouting report on the trio from Pedro from Glorious Botafogo, a top English language source for all things Botafogo. You can see more of them at....  @GloriousBotafogo  on YouTube and Instagram @gloriousbotaYT on Twitter #NFFC #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest are close to signing three players from Botafogo according to multiple sources in Brazil as well as The Athletic's David Ornstein. The players in question are Brazil international striker Igor Jesus, attacking left-back Cuiabano and exciting young central defender Jair Cunha. Matt Davies takes a quick look at the trio before we dig deeper over the next couple of days. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by former Nottingham Forest midfielder Lewis McGugan to discuss how the Reds could look next season under Nuno Espirito Santo as they aim to build on a successful Premier League season. We discuss plan b, a bigger squad, more possession, a possible change in shape if Morgan Gibbs-White goes, if Elliot Anderson will replace him as the number 10, a new striker to rival Chris Wood and if Ibrahim Sangare is the answer as the number six. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and Michael Temple as we dish out our Forest Focus end of season awards. We discuss player of the season, most improved player, goal of the season, game of the season and finally give our marks out of 10 for the campaign. It's not just those three casting their votes. Podcast regulars Greg Mitchell, Emily Anderson, Mikey Clarke, Mark Sutherns, Chief, Chris Aylmer, Paul Morley, Simon Fotheringham and Ruby Naylor also had their say. #nffc

Matt Davies is joined by The Daily Telegraph's Midland's football writer John Percy to reflect on Nottingham Forest's season and look to the summer ahead with updates on the future of key men including Nuno, Murillo, Ibrahim Sangare and Morgan Gibbs-White, as well as the likes of Willy Boly, Harry Toffolo and Zach Abbott. We also discuss potential signings Liam Delap, Mateus Fernandes, James McAtee and Adrien Truffert. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest enjoyed a great season with a miserable ending as they were beaten by Chelsea on the final day of the Premier League season to finish seventh. That meant Conference League football instead of Champions League for the Reds. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and former Reds defender Kelvin Wilson to reflect on the game and the season. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest lost 1-0 to Chelsea on the final game of the Premier League season as the dream of securing a place in the Champions League finally slipped away. They got favours from both Everton and Manchester United but failed to capitalise as the fans still gave them a heroes' reception after the match with European football secured. #nffc Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and Ruby Naylor from the later time of 9pm (Matt is at the game) to discuss a pretty heartbreaking day in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by regular Chelsea guest Harry Daniels (FPL Harry) to give us the lowdown on Enzo Maresca's team as they face Nottingham Forest at the City Ground in the Premier League with both teams looking to secure a place in the Champions League. #NFFC #nottinghamforest

Former Nottingham Forest captain Joe Worrall joins us to look ahead to Sunday's Champions League showdown with Chelsea and reflect on his Nottingham Forest career from the highs of winning promotion at Wembley to leaving the club after falling out with former manager Steve Cooper. An interview not to be missed. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest are dreaming of a Champions League place as they head into the final day of the season against Chelsea. We'll preview that game in full and the prospect of either Everton or Manchester United doing the Reds are favour, as well as the latest transfer talk. Matt Davies is joined by Nathan Joyes and Chelsea club commentator and Reds fan Matt Davies-Adams for our final match preview of the season. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by the i paper's chief football writer Daniel Storey and The Daily Mail's Midlands football reporter Tom Collomosse to look ahead to Sunday's end of season should down for Nottingham Forest. We discuss their game against Chelsea and the games involving Aston Villa and Newcastle United. We also discuss reports linking Nuno with a move away from Forest this summer, along with transfer talk heading into a massive transfer window for #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest's Champions League push will go to the final day of the Premier League season after they beat West Ham 2-1 to set up a last day clash with Chelsea at the City Ground. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and Harrogate Town goalkeeper James Belshaw to review the game in full and assess Forest's top five chances with Newcastle United, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Forest all fighting for places. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest kept their Champions League hopes alive with a 2-1 win at West Ham in the penultimate Premier League game of the season thanks to goals from Morgan Gibbs-White and Nikola Milenkovic before Jarrod Bowen pulled one back late on. Matt Davies is joined by Emily Anderson, Ruby Naylor and former Reds midfielder Lewis McGugan TO discuss the game and what it means in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and Ian Finch for a busy show as we preview Nottingham Forest's trip to West Ham United in the penultimate Premier League game of the season as the Reds look to take the Champions League race to the final day. We also discuss Taiwo Awoniyi's situation and what happens next, as well as the latest transfer news with names including Callum Hudson-Odoi, Andreas Pereira, Tammy Abraham and Dusan Vlahovic. We'll also address Premier League award nominations for Nuno, Morgan Gibbs-White, Chris Wood and Anthony Elanga. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Mark Carlaw from the West Ham Way as we discuss Nottingham Forest's trip to West Ham in the penultimate game of the season. We discuss the Hammers under Graham Potter, their win against Manchester United last time out some key men in this game. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi was reportedly placed in an induced coma ahead of further surgery after rupturing his intestine when he crashed into a post against Leicester City. Matt Davies and former Reds winger Paul Anderson reflect on the news and ask if the rules around flagging for seemingly clear offsides needs to be changed in a toned down show today. #nffc #nottinghamforest