TalkSport reports that Bayern Munich now tops the list of clubs vying for Forest’s vice‑captain, a player whose sale could eclipse the £116 million fee the club received for Eliott Anderson when he moved to Manchester City.
Chelsea have also maintained a long‑standing interest in the Forest midfielder, but Bayern’s recent activity and the rejection of Lille’s €17 million bid suggest the German side has the strongest chance of securing his signature.
The Forest player is under contract until 2029, meaning any transfer would have to meet the club’s valuation, which is expected to be well above the €17 million Lille offer.
In parallel, Liverpool’s manager Xabi Alonso has been linked with a French international as a late‑window replacement for Enzo Fernández, but club officials have made clear the player is not for sale, citing insufficient time to find a replacement.
Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport says the French club’s asking price for that midfielder has doubled from an earlier €50 million estimate to €100 million, reflecting the market’s inflation during the summer window.
Chelsea’s scouting network also keeps an eye on Jeng, a product of the Samger FC academy, who is being courted by several European clubs including Bayern, Benfica, Monaco, Union Saint‑Gilloise, Sporting CP and Paris FC, though no concrete offer has yet emerged.