The genius Nottingham Forest and Fulham transfer swap deal that could ignite their summer windows

Nottingham Forest are gearing up for life in the Europa League next season. Nuno Espirito Santo guided them to qualification after their eye-catching performance in the last campaign. The Reds need to ensure that they have enough depth in their squad now to deal with the increased number of fixtures that will be coming their way.

Nuno has done an impressive job since he was picked as their replacement for Steve Cooper back in 2023. Prior to his move to the City Ground, he had spells at Wolves and Tottenham Hotspur. He has worked wonders with his current club and will want their progress to continue.

Nottingham Forest eye Fulham attacker Adama Traore

Forest are interested in a move for Fulham winger Adama Traore this summer, according to The Telegraph. The attacker has emerged as a target for the Reds in this window. He has worked with Nuno before at Wolves and is a player who he knows and trusts.

Traore, 29, is out of contract at Craven Cottage in June 2026 and his long-term future in London is up in the air at this moment in time. The Whites risk losing him for free next year if they don’t cash in on him now or in January, assuming he doesn’t pen an extension anytime soon. Therefore, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him head out of the exit door before the deadline on Monday 1st September.

The ex-Spain international, who made eight caps, has been with the Cottagers since joining them back in 2023. He has made 59 appearances in all competitions and has scored four goals. Prior to his transfer, he had spells with the likes of Barcelona, Aston Villa, Middlesbrough and Wolves.

Nottingham Forest could see Traore as someone to boost their attacking department. If he joined, he would give them more competition and depth going forward. In addition, he would inject more pace and power in their squad.

The Reds are a side who like to play on the counter attack and his speed would suit their style of play. They have a vacancy to fill following Anthony Elanga’s exit to Newcastle United and the Spaniard would fit the bill. He also knows their head coach already and is experienced in English football so it wouldn’t take him long to settle in if he joined.

Nottingham Forest should offer Jota Silva transfer swap deal

Nottingham Forest snapped up Jota Silva around 12 months ago but it remains to be seen whether he will be sticking around for another year. He hasn’t managed to make the impact he would have wanted to so far. The 25-year-old made 37 outings last term, many of which were off the bench, and he scored four times. In an attempt to lure Traore away from Fulham, they should offer Jota as part of a swap deal. That would suit both parties involved and would ensure that neither get left short changed. Both players involved would likely benefit from a change of scene.

Jota may feel he still has a lot to give in this country but his chances of regular minutes at Forest are slim at the moment due to competition for places. He would probably get more opportunities with the Cottagers if he decided to leave. They are managed by a fellow Portuguese man in Marco Silva and operate an attractive style of play. The Portugal international caught the eye at Vitória de Guimarães before the Reds came calling for his services. He found the net on 20 occasions in 83 matches for the Portuguese club. The forward has also had stints in the past with Espinho, Leixoes and Casa Pia.

Nottingham Forest’s recruitment over recent times has generally been pretty positive but Jota is one who hasn’t quite managed to make the grade required. Traore would be better suited to them so if they could find a way to swap the duo, that would make a lot of sense. Nuno’s side face Brentford at home in their first game of the new season.