Nottingham Forest-linked player could now end up signing for Fulham
Nottingham Forest-linked defender Ismail Jakobs could now end up at Premier League rivals Fulham before the transfer window ends. The Reds had been linked with a move to sign the player but interest has recently gone cold.
According to TEAMtalk, the Cottagers are now set to go full steam ahead to try and sign the Monaco performer. The transfer window closes on Friday next week and Marco Silva is keen to strengthen before it slams shut.
Jakobs was on the shortlist at Forest a while back. Forest did instigate talks with Moncao but it was later claimed that they’d walked away due to the valuation placed on his head by the Ligue 1 outfit.
The 24-year-old has been with Monaco since 2021 when he signed from Bundesliga outfit Cologne. He has made 82 appearances but could now be on the move should a Premier League club match his valuation.
Fulham have endured a pretty turbulent summer on the transfer front. Their top marksman Alexsandar Mitrovic has departed and they look like they will be quite busy until the transfer deadline.
akobs would be an intriguing signing for Forest or Fulham. He’s a proven performer in France and Germany; whilst he’s also made eight appearances for the Senegal national team.
Forest-linked defender Jakobs could sign for Fulham
Forest are still in the market for a new left-back this summer. They have signed Ola Aina but it’s anticipated that he’s a versatility man rather than an out-and-out left-back.
Jakobs is a steady player but he’d be unproven in the Premier League. With that in mind, perhaps it’s better if the Reds do decide to look somewhere else.
Forest will likely have less to spend than Fulham this summer. They’ve had some high-profile sales and perhaps they can justify the fee that Monaco want to recoup.
Signing Jakobs might have filled a gap for Forest. With George Syrianos back in place in terms of transfers, however, the Reds will fancy getting themselves a decent left-back before the window closes.
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Sancho And Eriksen To Start | 4-2-3-1 Manchester United Predicted Lineup Vs Nottingham Forest
Manchester United will welcome Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford this Saturday afternoon as they focus on earning a win in front of their home fans. The Red Devils suffered a 2-0 loss at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur earlier this month. Hence, the Man United players would be desperate to put in a positive performance collectively this weekend.
Erik ten Hag could opt for a 4-2-3-1 formation once again and will be forced to make a couple of tweaks for this clash. Both Jadon Sancho and Christian Eriksen are expected to play from the start of this game.
4-2-3-1 Manchester United Predicted Lineup To Face Nottingham Forest
Andre Onana will play in goal for the Red Devils after shipping in two goals in his last league appearance. Raphael Varane will operate alongside Lisandro Martinez for Man United on the defensive third of the pitch.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka will continue to play as the right-back while Luke Shaw looks to put in an energetic display as the left-back. Both of them will get the license to get forward and express themselves in the Nottingham half.
Diogo Dalot and Victor Lindelof will be named on the bench as they offer cover for the defensive positions.
Midfield
Christian Eriksen and Casemiro will operate as the holding midfielders. Their main focus would be to dominate possession of the ball and orchestrate enough clear-cut chances for Man United to win this game.
The talented trio of Jadon Sancho, Bruno Fernandes and Antony will play just ahead of them as part of Man United’s attack. Ten Hag will instruct Sancho and Antony to get in behind the Nottingham defence at every chance they get.
Facundo Pellistri will be available for selection on the bench and might come on in the latter stages of the contest if required.
Attack
Marcus Rashford will lead the line for the Red Devils on his own up top. The English forward failed to register a goal in his last league outing, so he will be hungry to find the back of the net in this Premier League clash at Old Trafford.
Anthony Martial will have to be content with a spot on the bench as he waits for his chance to influence the game in the final quarter of the match if Man United are in need of a goal.
