AliousNottingham Forest Shockingly Linked with Kevin De Bruyne as Summer Transfer Hype Builds
Nottingham Forest are gearing up for a potentially transformative summer, with the club set to start building a list of high-caliber transfer targets as the season nears its conclusion. With just five games left to play, Forest find themselves in a strong position to secure European football—possibly even a coveted Champions League spot.
Which competition they qualify for will heavily influence the caliber of talent they’re able to attract. Should they seal a Champions League berth, the club could become an enticing destination for elite players, raising the bar in terms of transfer ambitions. Forest’s focus remains on quality over quantity in the market, continuing the refined recruitment approach they adopted under Evangelos Marinakis in 2024.
In an unexpected twist, former footballer and pundit Scott Minto floated the idea—on air with talkSPORT—that Forest could be among clubs that consider making a move for Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne, who is set to leave the Etihad this summer. While Minto acknowledged the idea was far-fetched, he mentioned Forest as a surprise name in the conversation, especially if the Belgian playmaker decides to stay in England rather than pursue options in MLS or the Middle East.
De Bruyne’s staggering £400,000-a-week wage, however, makes a deal nearly impossible for a club like Forest—even if they qualify for Europe’s top competition. Despite the dream scenario, it’s widely accepted that Forest’s name in the mix is more fantasy than reality.
Nevertheless, qualifying for the Champions League could still be a game-changer. It would not only bring in massive financial gains but also dramatically boost Forest’s appeal to top players across Europe. While De Bruyne himself won’t be walking through the doors at the City Ground, the club could still attract big-name talent eager to be part of an ambitious project with European football on offer.
Forest might not land one of the Premier League’s greatest-ever midfielders, but the mere idea of it reflects how far the club has come—and hints at an exciting summer ahead.
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