Therefore, Forest occasionally carry out an act that pretty much gets my heart pumping, and this winger bid has done just that. It is your forest transfer news.
Afternoon everybody. Hey, I hope you are ok and this is your new Forest transfer news. Next we shall be discussing with you a lovely winger. Not Aouchiche before you lot get too excited. But should it not be he, then this is a damn straight good one to hatchet.
There will be new right-back transfers as well and even a player nomination.
Key Takeaways
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Forest offered €10 million for Dilane Bakwa, but Strasbourg wants more money.
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Bakwa is a fast and skilled winger who scored goals and made assists last season.
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He mostly plays on the right and is good at dribbling and helping teammates.
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Fans are excited because he could help Forest score more goals.
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Forest also want a right-back, Jackson Chatchoua, but no offer has been made yet.
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Chatchoua is very quick and can play different positions.
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Forest’s goalkeeper Matt Sels got nominated for a big award for goalkeepers.
Dilane Bakwa: The Exciting Winger Target
Why Bakwa Stands Out
Forest made a bid of 3million on Amari Hutchinson which has been turned down but they are on the right track with the bid on Dilane Bakwa.
This man is a full on baller. He is no push-and-run merchant, he is techy and also elastic and great over the dribble. Bakwa is a powerful ball in hand player with the majority of time being used on the right-hand side.
The weak point: his left foot is rather weak. He is a left footed player who will frequently cut inside of the right and give the defenders clever work around. He is fast, gets dibs and assists.
Comparing Bakwa to Other Targets
Bakwa appears more influential when compared to Hutchinson (2 goals and 3 assist in the Premier League the previous season) He is that game changer and Forest will need such injection considering the goal drought during the pre-season period.
He could be Strasbourg, in the so called Farmers League of Ligue 1, but never discount his potential to make the move into the Premier League.
Transfer Details and Ongoing Negotiations
Current Offer and Strasbourg’s Stance
Forest have tabled a €8M + €2M bonuses bid for Bakwa, which Strasbourg have dismissed, waiting until at least €12M-€15M.
Still, according to L lEquipe, the proposal of Forest was not accepted, and a new offer should appear. It is worth noting that Bakwa was even absent recently in friendly match- not dramas of the transfer.
Why the Move Makes Sense
The intention of the forest lovers is acquisition of value, rather than over buying. And compare those £12M Hutchinson or the hypothetical £80M Harry Maguire to Bakwa: it would more than be worth the pay.
A rejected bid usually opens the stage of negotiations – and that fact really gives the hope that this deal can still take place.
Bakwa’s Stats and Playing Style
2023/24 Season Performance
- Appearances: 35
- Goals: 6
- Assists: 9
- Total G+A: 15
He has played on the left wing as well, also being versatile. A majority of wingers these days can cross flanks but Bakwa plays better when cutting in on the right.
Style and Tactical Match
He shimmies and cuts inside to beat full-backs very well and to take shots or crosses. He also takes free kicks (with a little bit success).
Only 21 Bakwa is French born and he has all the possibility to become a French international one day. He checks quite a number of boxes.
Jackson Chatchoua: Right-Back Links
Transfer Status and Romano Update
On to Jackson Chatchoua- or as he was known, Mr. Lightning down that wing.
Fabrizio Romano states that Forest have done the opening contact with Hellas Verona, no formal bid as yet though. Previous higher bid reports of 4-5M seem incorrect.
Forest are asking questions and this one is catching on.
Player Profile and Positional Options
Chatchoua is lightning fast, capable of playing:
- Right-back
- Right wing-back
- Right midfield
- Even left side (if needed)
Stats last season:
- Goals: 2
- Assists: 3
- Age: 22
He would probably begin as a replacement to Ola Aina but may give him competition. But both players may be absent due to AFCON and this could be a problem of selection.
His flexibility may give Aina the option to shift down the left-back opening up more depth at compact full back spots.
Matt Sels Nominated for Yashin Trophy.
A Proud Moment for Forest.
Matt Sels has even been Ballon d d Or Yashin Award nominated- rightfully so since he has had an exceptional season.
These are the shortlisted:
Jan Oblak
David Raya
Yann Sommer
Emiliano Martínez
Matt Sels!
Will he succeed? Probably not. The fact of recognition in itself is important, however, also tremendous for Sels and Forest.
Final Thoughts: Momentum Building at Forest
It is starting to get interesting during this transfer window.
As we wait to see how Bakwa negotiations pan out, enquiries to Chatchoua being arraised and players such as Sels gaining international headlines, Forest are in no doubt, making it clear they want to strengthen and develop.
Now we will see what happens. Stay tuned.
