🔎 What to watch out for this Thursday at the Club World Cup
🔎 What to watch out for this Thursday at the Club World Cup
The second round of group matches begins on Thursday at the FIFA Club World Cup and from OneFootball we bring you the most interesting of the day.
Sign up for DAZN to watch all FIFA Club World Cup matches for FREE.
Who plays today? 👀
Palmeiras and Al Ahly kick off the second round of matches with their Group A clash, followed by Inter Miami taking on Porto in Atlanta.
Advertisement
Later, Atletico Madrid and Seattle Sounders will look to earn their first points before Group B leader, Paris Saint-Germain, takes on second-placed Botafogo.
📸 Stu Forster - 2025 Getty Images
Player to watch 🔎
All eyes will be on PSG at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena and a team full of talent.
But Désiré Doué's breakout season with Luis Enrique's team, culminating in the much-anticipated success in the Champions League, has catapulted him into the Ballon d'Or race.
Just turned 20, the attacking midfielder is now the main creative source for Les Parisiens.
📸 Stu Forster - 2025 Getty Images
Must-see video 🎥
Juventus made a stop at the White House before their clash with Al Ain and faced some unconventional questions from the current leader of the free world.
Fun facts 📊
Inter Miami has lost five of their last seven matches at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium
The clash between PSG and Botafogo will be the first official match between a French team and a non-European rival
Al Ahly has yet to win any of their six previous matches at the Club World Cup against Brazilian teams
Our prediction
Palmeiras 2-1 Al Ahly
Inter Miami 1-1 Porto
Seattle Sounders 0-3 Atletico Madrid
Paris Saint-Germain 4-2 Botafogo
Advertisement
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
📸 Megan Briggs - 2025 Getty Images
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Business Upturn
3 minutes ago
- Business Upturn
FIFA Club World Cup: Atlético Madrid register their first victory of the campaign; defeat Seattle Sounders by 3-1
Atlético Madrid have won their first game of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 campaign after getting a huge defeat (4-1) against PSG in the last game. By Ravi Kumar Jha Published on June 20, 2025, 08:47 IST Atlético Madrid have won their first game of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 campaign after getting a huge defeat (4-1) against PSG in the last game. Madrid defeated Seattle Sounders FC last night and a 3-1 victory showed their dominance and exquisite performance. Atlético Madrid have kickstarted their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 campaign with a commanding 3-1 win over Seattle Sounders FC, bouncing back in style after suffering a heavy 4-1 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in their opening game. Determined to respond after the PSG setback, Diego Simeone's side looked sharp and aggressive from the first whistle. Atlético took early control of the match and opened the scoring through Antoine Griezmann, who capitalised on a defensive error from the Sounders. Álvaro Morata and Marcos Llorente added to the tally, displaying the team's attacking depth and tactical discipline. Seattle Sounders, representing MLS in the global tournament, pulled one back in the second half through Jordan Morris, but it wasn't enough to threaten Atlético's momentum. The 3-1 win keeps Atlético Madrid's hopes alive in the Club World Cup, reigniting belief in the squad as they look ahead to the knockout stages. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Ravi kumar jha is an undergraduate student in Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia and Mass Communication. A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication and he also has a genuine interest in sports. Ravi is currently working as a journalist at
New York Times
30 minutes ago
- New York Times
Club World Cup daily rankings: Brazilian powers, Miami make their move
For nearly two decades, no FIFA tournament has been complete without a star turn from Lionel Messi. That was the bet the global body made upon awarding Inter Miami 'host team' honors — an addition it hoped could ensure the first expanded Club World Cup would have a sense of stakes, star power and an undeniable reason for neutrals to watch. On Thursday, they got their moment of magic, and Miami suddenly has a path toward the knockout stage. Advertisement Welcome to the second edition of The Athletic's Club World Cup daily power rankings, our look at who's hot, who's not, and how the struggle for global club supremacy is shaking out. Share your comments below and don't be shy to disagree. We'll run the rankings up to before the semifinals. We will update these rankings at the end of each day's play. Unlike our pre-tournament rankings that focused on the historical might of each team, this series is designed to live very much in the present. Simply, we'll use the results of this competition alone to project who has the best chance to win the trophy — as well as teams who appear doomed to an early ticket home. Capped by a Messi free kick, Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium witnessed the first competitive win by an MLS team against an opponent from UEFA. Beyond that history, Thursday treated us to Atlético Madrid's bounceback and a pair of Brazilian triumphs — including a famous win against the recently crowned champions of Europe. Only teams that played on Thursday will see serious changes to their ranking, while everyone around them will shuffle to accommodate until they play a second fixture. Onto the good stuff. (Teams that played on Thursday are underlined in the rankings.) 1. Bayern Munich (-): Smashed 10 past Auckland but bigger tests await. 2. Manchester City (up 1): Cherki, Reijnders, and Foden all impressive. Field, beware. 3. Chelsea (up 1): Creative and controlled opener. Palmer: 1g/2a in last 1,529 minutes. 4. Botafogo (up 5): 'Igor Jesus plus strong defensive shape' can beat anybody. It's canon. 5. Flamengo (-): Played like a favorite. Chelsea clash immediately must-watch. 6. Paris Saint-Germain (down 4): Uncharacteristically sluggish in second game. Aberration or worrying sign? 7. Juventus (down 1): Day one's biggest xG overperformers. Still, showed more intent than throughout 2024-25. 8. River Plate (down 1): Physicality set a strong tone against Urawa. 9. Inter Milan (down 1): Only Bayern out-generated their 2.68 xG. Still fell victim to Sergio Ramos. 10. Real Madrid (-): Still learning Alonsoball. Defense looked shaky. Trust the process? Advertisement 11. Palmeiras (up 2): Still Group A's favorite. Can they contain Messi? 12. Al Hilal (-): Bounou's heroics preserve point against Madrid. May have won with Mitrović. 13. Boca Juniors (down 2): The field's best-supported team in Miami. Could rue blown 2-0 lead. 14. Benfica (-): Gutsy comeback to spare early blushes. Concerning lack of creativity. 15. Atlético Madrid (up 5): Composed breakthrough led by midfield. Botafogo could thwart great escape. 16. Inter Miami (up 9): Messi's magic still invaluable. Another point will see them through. 17. Fluminense (down 2): Resilient start, but clearly left two more points on table against Dortmund. 18. Mamelodi Sundowns (down 2): 'The Sky is the Limit' after statement win 19. RB Salzburg (down 2): Like the crops, their performance sure needed the rain. 20. Borussia Dortmund (down 1): Sleepwalked through opener. In Jobe We Trust. 21. Pachuca (up 1): Could hardly get going against a limited Salzburg. 22. FC Porto (down 4): Buckled under duress. May get time off sooner than expected. 23. Los Angeles FC (up 1): A credible showing against a top Premier League side at full strength. 24. Urawa Red Diamonds (up 2): Created great looks – just couldn't convert. 25. Monterrey (up 2): Fought for a draw, but wildly outplayed by Inter. 26. Al Ahly (down 3): Another poor second half. Must catch Porto by surprise. 27. Seattle Sounders (down 6): Another 'moral victory' without points. A cruel draw, indeed. 28. Ulsan HD (-): Gave Mamelodi a game, but couldn't turn good build-up into threats. 29. Wydad Casablanca (-): 2-0 against City a fair scoreline – and validation of quality. 30. Espérance de Tunis (-): Scrapped with Flamengo for tournament-high 39-foul contest. 31. Al-Ain (-): Rui Patricio sure has fallen off, hasn't he? 32. Auckland City (-): It can only get better after shipping 10. (Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; NurPhoto / Getty, Dylan Buell / Getty, Carl Recine / Getty, Angela Weiss / Getty)
New York Times
33 minutes ago
- New York Times
Rating Nottingham Forest's 102 permanent signings under Evangelos Marinakis
Since Evangelos Marinakis became majority owner of Nottingham Forest in May 2017, there have been more than 100 signings for the club at a combined cost of around £400million. The first arrival of the new era was Jason Cummings, a promising young striker from Scotland. The most recent — the 102nd permanent addition under the current regime — is Tyler Bindon, a New Zealand international. Advertisement Forest's recruitment in recent years has been outstanding, with players including Murillo, Nikola Milenkovic, Matz Sels and Elliot Anderson all proving impressive bits of business. So with the club hitting the century of permanent signings in the Marinakis era, we decided to take a look at the successes… and the failures — and, just for a bit of fun, to rate every one of them out of 10. Grab yourself a coffee and settle in. Signed: Hibernian (June 2017, £1million) Left: Shrewsbury (September 2019, undisclosed) Scored one goal, before being sent out on loan to Rangers, Peterborough and Luton. Now an Australia international playing in the Indian Super League. Impressive tattoos. 4 Signed: Rangers (July 2017, £500k) Left: Swansea (July 2018, undisclosed) Winger who briefly looked like an outstanding talent. Scored five goals for Forest in 26 Championship appearances — but was plagued by inconsistency. 4 Signed: Newcastle (July 2017, £2million) Left: Bolton (September 2019, free) It felt like a big fee for a 34-year-old, and it became a long-standing debate. A physical presence up front, Murphy scored 13 goals in 60 appearances. 5 Signed: Burnley (July 2017, £1million) Left: Wigan (January 2021, free) A full-back who helped Burnley to promotion to the Premier League, before being signed by Forest to try to achieve the same. Made 63 appearances, scoring once, before a serious knee injury he did well to bounce back from. 6 Signed: Olympiacos (July 2017, free) Left: Olympiacos (July 2018, free) Scored two stunning goals in his league debut, a 4-3 away win against Brentford. Greece international midfielder who had ability but seemed to struggle with the pace of the Championship. 5 Signed: Leeds (August 2017, £1million) Left: Lincoln (August 2020, free) Advertisement He brought leadership but never really broke into the side after Aitor Karanka's appointment as manager the following January. 5 Signed: Free agent, January 2018 Left: Tractor (August 2018, free) The Iran international midfielder made his debut as a 76th-minute substitute at one of his former clubs, Fulham. A knee injury ensured that was his only Forest appearance. Unlucky, but a flop nevertheless. 3 Signed: Huddersfield (January 2018, £2million) Left: Sydney FC (August 2022, free) Got Forest's player of the season award in 2018-19, when he also scored their goal of the season, a thunderous strike in a 5-5 draw at Aston Villa — a game in which he provided four assists. After Forest won promotion in May 2022, Lolley was sidelined, which was not a fitting end to the winger's City Ground career. 8 Love you Lolleh 🍭❤️ #NFFC @JLolley23 — Joe Worrall (@JoeWorrall5) January 28, 2020 Signed: Middlesbrough (January 2018, free) Left: Al Gharafa (August 2019, undisclosed) Famed for his long-range shots, which brought him a few spectacular goals during both spells at Forest (he was previously at the club for 18 months in 2012 and 2013). His final goal — fired into the corner from outside the box in a 3-1 win over Wigan — epitomised that. Wasn't quite as good this second time around. 5 Signed: Watford (February 2018, free) Left: Charlton (September 2020, free) Forest's manager at the time Sabri Lamouchi called him the 'brains' of his side. It took Watson a while to win around the Forest fans, but his passing ability eventually swayed opinion — and earned him the nickname 'The Ginger Pirlo'. Started all but one of the 46 league matches in the 2019-20 Championship. 7 Signed: Free agent, February 2018 Left: Werder Bremen (August 2018, €300,000) Advertisement Arrived with a big reputation, having played Champions League football with previous club Olympiacos and for Greece. Looked a decent shot-stopper but made only four appearances during his brief stay. 4 Signed: Free agent, February 2018 Left: Free agent, July 2018 Has there been a more unlucky player to have signed for Forest? The Spanish full-back had been a free agent for six months when he joined, after leaving Osasuna the previous summer. He broke his leg in a committed challenge with Barnsley's Dimitri Cavare in the April — on debut. The injury was so severe it led to his retirement the following year, aged 29. Not his fault, but… 3 Signed: Watford (July 2018, undisclosed) Left: Denizlispor (September 2020, free) A goalkeeper who was capable of brilliance but also of making the occasional error. After Forest made the previous season's six-month loan permanent, he played 44 Championship games in 2018-19, before being frozen out under Lamouchi. 5 Signed: Sporting CP (Loan January 2018, made permanent for £2million August 2018) Left: Hull (June 2022, free) Made 122 appearances, including 26 in the league during the promotion season. An old-fashioned, no-nonsense centre-half. Reliable. 6 Signed: Newcastle (loans in January 2018 and July 2018; August 2020, free) Left: QPR (July 2023, free) Scored one of the club's most remarkable goals in recent years when, from very wide on the left, he sent a curling volley inside the far post, in a 4-0 win over West Bromwich Albion in April 2022. His calming presence was a big factor in Forest's promotion that season and subsequent survival in the Premier League. With Watson too, it was an era when ginger midfielders thrived. 7 Signed: Hull (May 2018, free) Left: Retired, August 2021 Advertisement Dawson made only 28 Championship appearances across three seasons following his return to the club where he began his career before a 2005 move to Tottenham… but his influence was vast. Lamouchi — a man who was often modest with his praise — said he would keep him at Forest 'for life'. 8 Signed: Benfica (June 2018, £13.2million) Left: Olympiacos (January 2022, undisclosed) Forest wanted it to be a statement of intent when they smashed their transfer record to sign Carvalho. He scored four goals and provided eight assists during a promising debut season. But more than one manager saw him as being more style than substance. Had hair like Al Pacino. 4 Signed: QPR (June 2018, free) Left: Sheffield United (January 2020, £500,000) A no-nonsense performer. Made 59 appearances before getting an opportunity to play in the Premier League. 6 Signed: Dinamo Zagreb (June 2018, €3million) Left: Olympiacos (June 2019, undisclosed) Scored two Championship goals in one start and five substitute appearances, but knee and leg injuries effectively ended his only season at Forest. Disappointing. 4 Signed: Bournemouth (July 2018, £6million) Left: Al Ahli (August 2022, free) It took then-manager Karanka weeks of phone calls to get Grabban to sign for the club. He believed his instinctive finishing power could fire Forest to promotion. He was right, but it was under Steve Cooper that Grabban finally helped them into the top flight, scoring 12 Championship goals in that 2021-22 season. 8 Signed: Bristol City (August 2018, free) Left: Released, July 2020 A goalkeeper who scored on his Forest debut, in a 10-9 penalty shootout win against Bury in the Carabao Cup. Was generally kept out of the side by Pantilimon, though. Unlucky. 5 Advertisement Signed: Huddersfield (August 2018, £300,000) Left: Retired, July 2021 Played only 18 times for Forest before a succession of injuries ensured he was unable to play for two-and-a-half years. 4 Signed: Olympiacos (September 2018, free) Left: Lecce (January 2019 loan made permanent July 2019, €500,000) Tachtsidis was said to have been so upset about leaving Athens, he shed tears on the journey to Nottingham. The Greece midfielder's mood will not have changed; he never played a game for Forest. 1 Signed: West Brom (September 2018, free) Left: Nacional (January 2020, contract mutually terminated) The Argentine midfielder occasionally looked the part but was not involved at all at the start of the 2019-20 season and was allowed to leave in the winter window. 4 Signed: Free agent, November 2018 Left: Al Sailiya (July 2019, free) The Iran international who had left Olympiacos in summer 2018 scored two goals in three starts and nine substitute appearances. Did not shine. 4 Signed: Leicester (January 2019, undisclosed) Left: Aris (October 2020, free) Martin O'Neill's first signing. Fiercely committed: in 14 appearances, he collected seven yellow cards, two red — but also scored the vital goal in a 1-0 win over Derby. So fans will forgive him. 5 Signed: AIK (February 2019, free agent) Left: Contract terminated (October 2019) The Sweden international made 12 appearances under O'Neill, but was quickly moved on by Lamouchi, who did not rate him as highly. 4 Signed: Bolton (June 2019, free agent) Left: Middlesbrough (June 2021, free agent) A winger who was capable of unadulterated brilliance… and of sometimes having all the grace and balance of a newborn deer. Was a key figure in his first season with five goals and nine assists. 6 Advertisement Signed: Feirense (July 2019, undisclosed) Left: Olympiacos (October 2020, undisclosed) Many were disappointed to see Silva depart. Technically gifted, creative and comfortable on the ball. Forest did get Cafu from Olympiacos in return. 6 Signed: Benfica (July 2019, undisclosed) Left: Legia Warsaw (August 2021, free) The product of the Benfica academy established himself as first-choice left-back. A tidy player with energy and work rate. Made 52 league appearances. 6 Signed: Aston Villa (July 2019, free) Left: QPR (October 2020, free) Felt like a smart signing. But Adomah was swiftly loaned to Cardiff and released the following summer. Expected more. 4 Signed: Dinamo Moscow (August 2019, £600,000) Left: Lens (August 2021, free) In 2019-20 Forest had a win rate of 52 per cent with the midfielder in the side and 30 per cent without. The Mali international was a huge presence. But injuries limited his impact massively. If he could have stayed fit, he would have been brilliant. 7 Signed: Arsenal (August 2019, £2million) Left: Melbourne City (January 2022, loan) The full-back had amassed close to 100 Premier League appearances with Arsenal and West Ham and won an England cap. But he never got going at the City Ground. Baffling. 3 Signed: Caen (August 2019, €5million) Left: Lens (July 2022, €5million) At the time, Samba was by far the best goalkeeper to have played for Forest in years. A force of nature in the dressing room. A hero in the Championship play-off winning side, who will be remembered for his penalty shootout saves against Sheffield United in the semi-final. Sh*thouse. 8 Signed: Levante (August 2019, €1million) Left: Getafe (January 2020, undisclosed) The defender made 10 appearances in six months before Lamouchi approved his return to Spain. A future quiz question. 4 Advertisement Signed: Strasbourg (January 2020, undisclosed, but thought to be around €2million) Left: Auxerre (August 2022) Intelligent and interesting character, who speaks five languages. But an awful signing. He scored one goal — an own goal in the 4-1 defeat to Stoke City on the final day of the 2019-20 season, which ensured Forest missed out on the play-offs on goal difference. A haunting memory. 2 Signed: Brighton (January 2020, £500,000) Left: End of contract (June 2022) His debut, against Charlton, was so unimpressive that Lamouchi never used the defender again. He was restored to the squad by Chris Hughton, who had managed the defender at Brighton — where he was regarded as a reliable, steady performer. At Forest, he rarely showed those qualities. Mystifying. 2 Signed: Reading (August 2020, free) Left: FC Cincinnati (August 2021, free) The Manchester United academy arrived with some pedigree. But he had an injury-hit campaign making nine Championship starts and five sub appearances. Wasn't the answer to Forest's annual left-back problem. 3 Signed: Charlton (August 2020, free agent) Left: Released (July 2023) Lyle Taylor's reportedly free to leave Forest. The best penalty taker in the country? 👀 — Second Tier podcast (@secondtierpod) August 22, 2022 The striker, affectionately known as 'Boris' because of his love of politics and his dyed blond hair, was not a prolific scorer, netting seven times in 23 starts and 34 sub appearances in the league. But his late brace at Bristol City — which earned a 2-1 win in October 2021 — helped provide the first hint that Cooper's side might be capable of something special. His penalty-taking style still leaves your nerves shredded. 6 Signed: Malmo (August 2020, nominal fee) Left: Omonia Nicosia (August 2021, free) Advertisement Lamouchi believed Bachirou was somebody who could dictate the tempo in midfield. But his one Championship appearance was as a 58th-minute substitute in a 0-0 draw with Barnsley. Last seen plying his trade at Matlock Town. 2 Signed: Olympiacos (September 2020, undisclosed fee) Left: Rayo Vallecano (February 2021, undisclosed fee) The forward occasionally looked the part and was more of a No 10 than a 9. But he also made nine appearances without scoring. 3 Signed: PSG (September 2020, a fee of up to €5m) Left: Beerschot (August 2024, following release) Forest thought they were signing one of the brightest young talents in French football. But he left after loan spells with Guingamp and Almere City. Beerschot sounds like a fun place. 4 Signed: Genclerbirligi (September 2020, free) Left: End of contract (June 2021) Signed as a back-up goalkeeper to Samba and Jordan Smith. Did have injury problems. But was never likely to challenge Samba. Left without making an appearance. 3 Signed: Bournemouth (September 2020, £5million) Left: End of contract (June 2024) When Forest won promotion to the Premier League, it triggered a clause in Arter's contract extending his deal until 2024 and earning him a healthy pay rise. The last of his 14 Forest appearances was in January 2021. He was told he was surplus to requirements the following summer. But did not leave until three years later. Gold star for his agent. But from the club's point of view: 0 Signed: Aberdeen (September 2020, £3million, potentially rising to £6million) Left: Las Palmas (August 2024, end of contract) The defender started 45 Championship games as Forest won promotion. The Scottish international was a vital figure in ending the club's 23-year exile, even if he subsequently could not hold down his place in the Premier League. Did what he was signed to do. 8 Advertisement Signed: APOEL (September 2020, £500,000) Left: Como (July 2021, initially on loan) The Cyprus international started five Championship games after signing, but never featured for Forest again after being sent off against Luton Town in October 2020. On the naughty step, rather than the bench. 2 Signed: Brighton (February 2021, free) Left: Retired (May 2021) Murray added some experience to the front line. But it was not the swansong he would have wanted for his impressive career. Two goals in eight starts and eight sub appearances. Has since admitted he realised it was time to hang his boots up during a Forest training session. 5 Signed: Olympiacos (October 2020, initially on loan, permanent February 2021) Left: Rotherham (July 2023, free agent) The midfielder celebrated his only Forest goal in the Championship — in a 4-1 win at Swansea — like he had scored in a World Cup final. He will also be remembered for his joyous celebrations after the play-off final. Did get to make one Premier League appearance. Clearly loved every minute. 6 Signed: Club Brugge (July 2021, free) Left: Cardiff (February 2024, undisclosed) The USMNT goalkeeper was understudy to Samba, so found his opportunities limited. Made a brief cameo off the bench in the play-off final. Won promotion with Luton too. 5 Signed: Olympiacos (August 2021, free) Left: Basel (August 2023, free) The Tunisia international did not play a game for Forest, before being offloaded to Luzern on loan. Extra point for having a name like a Bond villain. 2 Signed: Olimpia (August 2021, £2million) Left: Real Salt Lake (August 2022, loan then permanent) Was handed three Championship starts and there was a hope that he would evolve into Forest's future No 10. He didn't. But the Paraguay international has established himself in the MLS. 4 Advertisement Signed: West Ham (August 2021, £200,000) Left: Dijon (August 2022, undisclosed) Made two starts and eight sub appearances. Hard to remember much about any of them. 3 Signed: Alaves (September 2021, free) Left: Contract terminated (January 2022) Came through the youth ranks at Milan and made more than 100 La Liga appearances with Alaves and Almeria. The central defender did not make a single Forest appearance. 2 Signed: Bournemouth (January 2022, free) Left: QPR (August 2023, undisclosed) The defender provided a calm head in the second half of the promotion season — even scoring from the spot in the play-off semi-final against Sheffield United. Provided the same qualities as Forest fended off relegation. Astute signing. 7 Signed: Toronto FC (January 2022, $1million) Left: Toronto FC (August 2024) His one Forest start came against Hull City, ahead of the Championship play-offs, when Cooper rested key players. Had pace and directness. But Forest had better options. 5 Signed: Stoke City (January 2022, £2.2million) Left: Nashville (July 2023, £5million) Chipped in with seven goals for Cooper's play-off winning side, including a hat-trick in a 5-1 win over Swansea. All but one of his 20 Premier League appearances came off the bench. Honest pro. 7 Signed: Dijon (January 2022, £1.2m) Left: End of contract, 2025 Made only one Championship start before loan spells with Coventry, Cardiff, Standard Liege and Rio Ave. A tough era for a central defender to earn an opportunity. 5 Signed: Union Berlin (July 2022, £17million) His 10 goals were a major factor in keeping Forest in the Premier League, during their first season back. Has been unfortunate with injuries since. But his contribution has been significant. A very well-liked figure behind the scenes. 7 Advertisement Signed: Troyes (July 2022, £5million) Left: Olympiacos (September 2023, undisclosed) The French defender made only two sub appearances in the top flight, before suffering a season-ending knee injury in training. Unfortunate. 4 Signed: Mainz (July 2022, deal worth up to €15million) Left: Lyon (July 2024, £27million) Suffered a hamstring injury in only his second game and did not return until March 2023. Was a useful member of the squad in 2023-24. A good player — but his sale helped Forest remain within profit and sustainability regulations. 7 Signed: Bayern Munich (July 2022, £8.5million) Soon after he signed, it was discovered the full-back had a hairline fracture in his leg. Three years later, he is yet to play for Forest. Has had loans at sister clubs Olympiacos and Rio Ave. 2 Signed: Liverpool (July 2022, £17million) Cooper felt Forest had signed one of the brightest full-back talents in the country when he persuaded Williams to sign. It took a bit of time for Williams to evolve, but he looked to be exactly that last season, when he was outstanding at left-back. 9 Signed: Burnley (July 2022, free) Was signed as a backup, although he did make four Premier League starts in his first season. His character and professionalism have been valued by Nuno Espirito Santo, who has spoken about him taking on a coaching role. 6 Signed: Alajuelense (July 2022, €950,000) Left: Rio Ave (July 2024, undisclosed) The Costa Rica international was immediately sent out on loan to Guanacasteca, before further loan spells at Estoril and Bristol Rovers. Played a total of four minutes of Premier League football for Forest. 4 Signed: Huddersfield (July 2022, £10million joint deal with Lewis O'Brien) Left: End of contract June 2025 Advertisement Despite making only 57 appearances across three seasons for Forest, the defender still managed to make a positive impact. Made a vital clearance off the line in his one Premier League start of the season at Tottenham. Was a mental health ambassador for the club. All round nice guy. 7 Signed: Huddersfield (July 2022, £10million joint deal with Toffolo) After making 13 Premier League appearances in the first half of the campaign, O'Brien wasn't even included in the squad for the second. Loans at D.C. United, Middlesbrough, LAFC and Swansea have followed. 4 Signed: Manchester United (July 2022, free agent) Left: Released May 2023 Was he a flop? Realistically, yes. He provided no goals or assists in his 17 Premier League appearances. Yet he was a popular figure; somebody who helped with unity and team spirit. He was not the signing Forest had hoped. But perhaps not the character people expected, either. 5 Signed: Stuttgart (July 2022, £10.5million) Left: Lyon (January 2024, £10million loan fee, followed by £15m to make move permanent) A dynamic, driving midfielder who evolved into an important figure. His sale helped to ensure Forest stayed on the right side of PSR. A vital piece of business. 7 Signed: Watford (August 2022, £10million) A signing that was announced via a glitzy video. Dennis had scored a respectable 10 Premier League goals in a struggling Watford team, but has never produced at Forest. Has been on loan to Basaksehir, Watford and Blackburn. 3 Signed: Crystal Palace (August 2022, free) Left: End of contract, May 2024 Was signed to bring experience and knowledge, and was largely used as a substitute. But he did everything expected of him. 6 Signed: Atalanta (August 2022, £7.6m) Left: Bologna (September 2023, part of a swap deal with Nicolas Dominguez) The Swiss international was dubbed 'the conductor of the orchestra' at Atalanta because of his ability to dictate the tempo. He was a player with quality and he was good to watch at times. But he also seemed to struggle with the dynamism of the Premier League. 6 Advertisement Signed: Wolves (August 2022, £25m, rising to £42m) Some felt it was a big price tag for the attacking midfielder, who had not always had regular game time at Wolves. It was not. He was always Cooper's number one signing in the first summer after promotion and he has subsequently demonstrated why. Has evolved into one of Forest's most influential players and an England international. He would be almost impossible to replace. 10 Signed: Bordeaux (August 2022, £4million) Left: Alanyaspor (September 2024, free) An odd signing. The South Korean joined Olympiacos on loan, where he barely played, before further loan spells at FC Seoul, Norwich and Alanyaspor. In February, he was given a suspended sentence for secretly filming sex with a woman. 1 Signed: Wolves (September 2022, fee rising to £4.6million) Last season, Boly only started one Premier League game — but Forest are still keen to extend his contract, which tells you a story. Brings experience and leadership. May be useful in Europe. 6 Signed: Blackpool (September 2022, £2.3million) Had done reasonably well with Hull and Blackpool in the Championship but was untested in the top flight. He still is. Has been on loan to Olympiacos, Blackpool, Cardiff, Preston and Luton. Signing for Forest did not aid his development. 3 Signed: Villarreal (September 2022, free agent) Left: Galatasaray (February 2024, £100,000) There had been question marks about his attitude during his time at Tottenham. But there was zero evidence of that at Forest, where he was a mentor to the young players and a significant cog in the machine for a while. 7 Signed: Palmeiras (January 2023, free agent) Left: Atletico Mineiro (January 2024, £4million) He liked to skateboard and learned English by watching old episodes of Friends. He had won the Copa Libertadores twice with Palmeiras. Had all the ingredients to be a cult figure… but he made little impact. 4 Advertisement Signed: Palmeiras (January 2023, £16million) He was going to be part of Nuno Espirito Santo's first-choice midfield this season, alongside Ibrahim Sangare, before he suffered a broken leg on the opening day, against Bournemouth. Forest always believed he could evolve into a high-quality midfielder, and he has. He is expected to join Lyon this summer. 7 Signed: Atletico Madrid (January 2023, €2million) Left: Retired May 2024 A wise addition. The defender added experience and quality. A key figure in survival, particularly in his first four months. 6 Signed: Newcastle (January 2023, undisclosed) Left: Caykur Rizespor (September 2023, free) Shelvey should have been a decent signing. Newcastle wanted to keep him, but he felt he could play a bigger role at the City Ground. Somehow, the midfielder never fitted in. He was frozen out within a few months. 2 Signed: Newcastle (January 2023, loan with an obligation to buy for £15million) Some people thought Wood was going to be a dud. But he has emphatically proved his doubters wrong. After scoring 14 goals in 2023-24, he delivered 20 last season, as one of the most potent finishers in the top flight. 9 Signed: Al Sadd (February 2023, free agent) Left: End of contract, May 2023 A player Cooper knew and trusted from their time together at Swansea. Did not manage to win Forest fans round in quite the same way. 4 Signed: Torino (July 2023, free agent) One of the best free transfer signings the club has ever made. It is hard to think of a better right-back at Forest in the modern era. Has pace, intelligence, defensive positioning and attacking instincts — and is a positive influence in the dressing room. 10 Signed: Manchester United (July 2023, £15million) Advertisement The fastest player at Forest and possibly even in the Premier League. Provided six goals and 11 assists in the season just gone, with his rampaging wing play. United's loss was definitely Forest's gain. Key to the way Forest play under Nuno. 9 Signed: Arsenal (August 2023, £10million) The USMNT player was seen as the answer to Forest's problems in goal… He did not prove to be. After being loaned to Crystal Palace last season, he is expected to join Lyon. 4 Signed: Corinthians (August 2023, £11million) Had only limited first-team experience in Brazil, but very quickly evolved into a defender who is a joy to watch at Forest. Has attracted admiring glances from some of the biggest clubs in Europe. If he ever does move on, it will be for a massive fee. That 40-yard screamer is coming. 10 Signed: Bologna (September 2023, part of a swap deal with Remo Freuler) His importance to the side could easily go under the radar. Versatile, hard working, dynamic and capable of playing in numerous roles. Consistently good. 8 Signed: Chelsea (September 2023, £5million) Almost unstoppable when he cuts in from the left side. The winger has scored 13 goals, but he brings so much more. His pace is at the heart of Forest's counter-attacking style. A bargain. 8 Signed: Benfica (September 2023, £6.8million) Left: Newcastle (July 2024, £20million) Conceded 12 goals in his five league starts for Forest. Had played in the Champions League with Benfica and previously flourished at Panathinaikos. But generally looked uncertain with Forest. 4 Signed: PSV (September 2023, £30million) Forest regarded Sangare as a transformative signing; a midfielder who could allow them to adapt how they play. His impact has been limited by injury. But the Ivory Coast international began to show his class again in recent months. 7 (but could still rise to 8) Advertisement Signed: Norwich (September 2023, £11million) The central defender was regarded as one of the brightest prospects in the Championship. Made 11 league appearances for Forest in 2023-24, without looking out of place. Has been on loan at Strasbourg this year, who do have an option to make the move permanent. 6 Signed: Strasbourg (February 2024, £5million) Sels has been outstanding this season, keeping 13 clean sheets to win the Golden Glove award alongside Arsenal's David Raya. Then there were his repeated penalty heroics in the FA Cup. What goalkeeper problem? 9 Signed: Red Star Belgrade (June 2024, £5million) Was immediately sent on loan to Olympiacos, where he has not pulled up any trees. Still young. 5 Signed: St Pauli (June 2024, £1.25million) Signed as a long-term investment for the future. The 19-year-old did make two brief sub appearances in the Premier League — but was never expected to make an immediate impact. 6 Signed: Newcastle (June 2024, £15million — due to £20million part exchange of Vlachodimos) Was signed to compete on the left side, but instead made one of the central midfield spots his own. An outstanding debut season. He is an England Under-21 regular and must be pushing for a senior cap. Expect him to be a big player again next season. 10 Signed: Corinthians (July 2024, £3.4million) Was seen as backup to Sels, but also as a player who could push the Belgian for his place. But is yet to do so. 5 Signed: Fiorentina (July 2024, £11million) A transformative figure in the Forest defence. Solid, dependable and unflinching — he also made Murillo better alongside him. A complete bargain. Amazing that no other Premier League sides made a serious effort to sign him. 10 Advertisement Signed: Vitoria (August 2024, £6million) The Portuguese Jack Grealish has made 26 of his 31 Premier League appearances off the bench, but always looks determined to make something happen. Has scored three goals. Feels like there is more to come. 7 Signed: Talleres (August 2024, £11million) His one start and 18 sub appearances only amounted to 284 minutes of football. Forest always felt that it might take a season for Sosa to settle. 6 100. David Carmo Signed: Porto (August 2024, £10million) Immediately returned to Olympiacos (where he had impressed during the 2023-24 campaign) on loan. Has become a well-respected defender in Athens. Is expected to get the chance to prove himself in pre-season at Forest. 7 Signed: Benfica (August 2024, £15million) Of his 26 appearances, 20 have been as sub. On the many occasions when Morato came off the bench, you felt assured that Forest would not concede a goal. Did dip slightly in form a little. Hugely imposing. 7 Signed: Reading (February 2025, nominal fee) Immediately rejoined Reading on loan after signing for Forest — and won their player of the season award. The defender is highly regarded. May go out on loan again. 6 (Top photos: Getty Images)
