Official announcement! Crazy Night of Premier League transfer: Nottingham Forest spends 100 million in 3 days. Can this lineup enter the top 6?

In just three days, Forest signed Hutchinson, McCarthy and Calimundor one after another, spending nearly £100 million.

Calimundo

Premier Nottingham Forest Club announced on Monday that French striker Arnold Calimuundo has signed a five-year contract with the team. It is reported that his transfer fee reaches £25 million.

"Nottingham Forest Football Club is pleased to announce the joining of Arno Calimuendo, the striker signed a five-year contract with the club," the English club wrote in a statement on the official website.

Calimundo, 23, debuted at Paris Saint-Germain youth training. He broke out with Rennes in Ligue 1 last season, winning 18 goals in 34 games in various competitions. Before joining Rennes in 2022, he played five times for the first team of Paris Saint-Germain and scored 21 goals (65 games) during loan LONDON.

"I was very honored to learn that Forests were interested in me. I was extremely proud to join this team that performed strongly and had a long history last season," said Kalimundo. "I am ready to face the challenge and come with a wealth of experience. I performed well in goals and assists last season, but I longed for more and hope to reach new heights here. "

According to media reports, the player's old club, Rennes, will receive at least €30 million in transfer fees.

Former Champions League champion Nottingham Forest unexpectedly occupied the top three seats in the Premier League for a long time in the 2024-25 season, and finally concluded with seventh place. Before the new season began, coach Nuno experienced a bleak preseason match (without winning one win in 7 warm-up matches) and a disappointing transfer window.

However, the Forest defeated Brentford 3-1 in the first round of the new season on Sunday, and the new players arrived at the city football field one after another. The joining of winger Endoye, front midfielder Hutchinson and former Manchester City midfielder McCarthy have enhanced Nuno's lineup. About a week ago, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced that it would uphold UEFA's original verdict, Crystal Palace will be relegated to the European Union, and Nottingham Forest thus confirmed that it was qualified for the UEFA Cup.

Crystal Palace, which won the FA Cup last season, was punished by UEFA for violating the ownership regulations of multiple clubs. American businessman Tuctor previously owned 43% of Crystal Palace shares (sold in June this year) and is also the major shareholder of Ligue 1 Lyon Club, which also qualifies for the Europa League.

According to UEFA regulations, clubs that meet specific holding standards by the same entity or individual shall not participate in the same European event. Although Crystal Palace argued that Tector no longer had decision-making power, UEFA did not accept it.

Nottingham Forest faces pressure from four-line combat in the new season. In the past few days, they have recruited troops in the transfer market to supplement the depth of the lineup.

Ipswich midfielder Hutchinson joined for £37.5 million; Bologna winger Endoye joined for about £35 million; Manchester City midfielder McCarty joined for £30 million. In addition, Forest also introduced Brazilian center Igor Jesus and Brazilian central defender Cunha.

However, during the summer transfer period, Forest lost the striker Ilanga and midfielder Danilo, who were the absolute main players last season. The departure of central defender Omobamidel and winger Ramon Sousa also reduced the team's lineup depth.

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