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Nottingham Forest Eye Bold Swap Deal In Pursuit of Gyokeres

With Nottingham Forest still battling for a top-four finish, eyes are already turning to the summer transfer window. And in what could be a marquee move for the club, Forest are now plotting an ambitious player-plus-cash offer to bring Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres to the City Ground — a deal that could see winger Jota Silva head in the opposite direction.

As reported by Football Fancast, Evangelos Marinakis and sporting director Edu Gaspar are determined to back Nuno Espírito Santo with elite-level signings, and Gyokeres fits the bill. The Sweden international has been described as “incredible” by football scout Jacek Kulig, and his statistics back up the hype. With 30 goals in 26 Liga Portugal appearances, he has quickly become one of Europe’s most prolific forwards.

His expected goals (xG) tally of 24.63 highlights his efficiency in front of goal, converting at a rate of 28% from 4.2 shots per game. Add to that 6 assists and 11 big chances created, and it’s clear why the 25-year-old is in such high demand.

Forest’s interest, though, comes at a price. Gyokeres is valued between £50m and £58m, and with Sporting in no rush to sell, the Reds are reportedly ready to include Silva — a player Sporting boss Rui Borges already admires — as part of the negotiation.

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Jota Silva Struggling for Game Time at Forest

Jota Silva’s debut season in England hasn’t quite gone to plan. Despite making 26 Premier League appearances, he has started only four games. While Silva has chipped in with goals and assists during cameo roles, he’s yet to fully convince Nuno that he’s part of the long-term plan.

On a modest £25,000-per-week wage, the Portuguese winger could represent excellent value for Sporting — especially if it helps smooth over an otherwise costly transfer fee for Gyokeres. According to Correio da Manha, via Nottingham Forest News, Borges rates Silva highly, and his arrival could help ease the blow of losing their talismanic striker.

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This kind of creativity in the transfer market may be essential for Forest, who are looking to avoid getting into bidding wars with rival Premier League clubs. Gyokeres is not short of suitors, with Manchester United and other top-flight clubs also tracking his situation.

Competition Fierce for Striker Reinforcements

Forest are not putting all their eggs in one basket. As Football Fancast notes, they’ve also made contact with Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, who has had another eye-catching season at Selhurst Park. However, interest from Manchester United could complicate that move too.

While the club’s forward options already include Chris Wood, reinforcements are a must if Forest are serious about not just qualifying for Europe, but thriving in it. Whether it’s Gyokeres, Mateta, or another target, Nuno wants more firepower to compete on all fronts.

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And it’s not just the forward line being looked at. Forest have also entered the race for goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, whose £25 million release clause has drawn interest following Southampton’s relegation. The former Arsenal man would bring Premier League experience and composure — critical traits in European competition.

Final Decision Rests with Gyokeres

Despite Forest’s aggressive strategy, the final hurdle is convincing Gyokeres himself. With Champions League football already on offer at Sporting and other big clubs circling, he holds all the cards.

As Football Fancast puts it, “the deal will come down to the wishes of Gyokeres,” and that may be the most difficult part. But with Marinakis’s ambition and the City Ground buzzing with belief, Forest are clearly making a statement. Whether this is the summer they cross into the elite remains to be seen — but they’re certainly giving it a go.

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From a Nottingham Forest fan’s perspective, this is the kind of rumour that sends shivers down the spine — in a good way. Gyokeres is not just some speculative name; this is a striker tearing it up in Europe, and we’re putting ourselves in the conversation. That’s progress.

Swapping Jota Silva makes complete sense. The lad’s got talent, no doubt, but he’s clearly not clicking in Nuno’s system. If he’s valued abroad and can help sweeten a deal for a goal machine like Gyokeres? It’s a no-brainer.

The club’s intent is there for all to see. We’re not shopping in the bargain bins anymore — we’re eyeing £50m-plus players and thinking about European squads. That alone should lift the fans heading into the final stretch of the season.

And imagine a frontline with Gyokeres and Wood, with Hudson-Odoi or Elanga providing width. That’s a serious step up from where we were 18 months ago. Fingers crossed Gyokeres sees the project here, because this could be a game-changer.