Nottingham Forest wait on Savona, Aina talks disputed
Everton came close to signing Ola Aina, but the move broke down when the Harrison Armstrong deal collapsed. Forest sources insist Aina was never part of those talks.
Jair Cunha called his first Brazil call-up 'the fulfilment of a lifelong dream' after Forest starts earned him a place in Carlo Ancelotti’s squad for games in Australia and India.
Andy Cole says Morgan Gibbs-White has the creativity, goals and box threat to succeed Bruno Fernandes, but stresses Forest are unlikely to want to sell a key player.
Evangelos Marinakis has sacked Olympiacos boss José Luis Mendilibar after 3 league games, appointed Imanol Alguacil and outlined his demands, in a warning over his ruthless style.
Former Forest striker Lorenzo Lucca made a surprise Champions League appearance for Napoli in their 1-0 defeat by Arsenal, but failed to make an impact off the bench.
Oliver Glasner said Nicolo Savona remains out after 'a few setbacks' in his knee recovery, but is progressing slowly and 'on track' with no pressure to return.
AC Milan boss Ruben Amorim likes Nikola Milenković as a January centre-back option, but Forest are unlikely to sell the ever-present defender for the mooted €28m.
Omari Hutchinson said Ruben Amorim pushed AC Milan to sign him from Forest, telling management he fit the need for a left-footed winger to break down low blocks.
Villa host Forest with Emery still winless in 7 meetings with Oliver Glasner. Forest are also seeking a first league win, with Morgan Gibbs-White key to their threat.
