“Nottingham Forest’s Last-Minute Transfer Push: Villa’s Alex Moreno Targeted in Race Against Time”
Just over an hour before Nottingham Forest were set to begin their 2024/25 Premier League season, significant transfer news broke.
On Friday night, Nuno Espirito Santo confirmed the club’s seventh signing of the summer as Ramon Sosa finalized his transfer from Talleres.
Sosa had been eager to join Forest, even refusing to train with his former Argentine team in recent days to push the move through.
With just under two weeks left before the transfer window closes until January, Forest are still actively pursuing additional signings.
One position they are particularly keen to strengthen is left-back.
Nottingham Forest eyeing Aston Villa defender
Strengthening the left-back position remains a priority for Forest, especially after Bradley Locko, a previous target, suffered a serious injury.
Following Locko’s Achilles rupture, Rennes’ Adrien Truffert has emerged as a potential replacement, but Forest are facing stiff competition for his signature.
According to David Ornstein, Aston Villa’s left-back Alex Moreno is now on Forest’s radar as the transfer deadline approaches.
Reports suggest Forest are looking to secure a season-long loan deal for the 31-year-old.
Moreno is reportedly high on Forest’s list of summer targets, with Villa aware of the growing interest in their player.
However, Forest will need to fend off additional competition from other European clubs to secure Moreno’s services.
What Ian Wright previously said about Alex Moreno
Since joining Aston Villa in 2023, Moreno has made 48 appearances, scoring three goals and providing three assists.
However, last season he only featured in 21 Premier League matches, with just 11 starts.
Despite this, Moreno has been highly regarded since his £13 million move from Real Betis, with his crossing ability particularly praised.
Ian Wright previously commended Moreno, noting his impressive crossing skills during a Premier League Productions broadcast in 2023, where Moreno was an attacking threat. “It’s brilliant, that’s brilliant from Moreno,” Wright said, emphasizing how Moreno placed the ball in dangerous areas for attackers to capitalize on.