Nottingham Forest are close to finalising the signing of Strasbourg winger Dilane Bakwa, a 23-year-old France Under-21 international who has made 66 appearances since joining Strasbourg from Bordeaux two years ago. The deal would push Forest's summer spending to around 180m and make Bakwa the club's 10th summer arrival. Forest are also set to sign Botafogo left-back Cuiabano, with previous incoming transfers including Omari Hutchinson (37.5m), James McAtee (about 30m) and Arnaud Kalimuendo (26m). Winger Jota Silva and striker Taiwo Awoniyi could depart before the transfer deadline. Manager Nuno Espirito Santo will meet owner Evangelos Marinakis during the international break after publicly criticising transfer pace; their relationship has reportedly changed and Nuno's position is described as uncertain, though he expects to remain in charge for the visit to Arsenal on 13 September. Forest lost 3-0 at home to West Ham, but Nuno said the defeat would not influence the talks.
Nottingham Forest are close to agreeing a deal worth more than 30m for Strasbourg winger Dilane Bakwa. The 23-year-old is expected to complete a move to the City Ground which would take Forest's spending this summer to about 180m. The France Under-21 international has made 66 appearances for Strasbourg since joining from Bordeaux two years ago. Bakwa would become Forest's 10th summer signing and they are also set to complete the signing of Botafogo left-back Cuiabano.
Manager Nuno Espirito Santo is also due to speak to owner Evangelos Marinakis during the international break after his public complaints surrounding Forest's transfer business. The Portuguese felt the club had moved too slowly for their targets while admitting his and Marinakis' relationship had changed. BBC Sport has been told Nuno's position is uncertain but the former Wolves and Tottenham boss expects to be in charge when Forest go to Arsenal on 13 September.
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