Player set to snub Nottingham Forest transfer chance – Will renew contract despite being Cooper’s ‘priority’

Last week, reports emerged that Nottingham Forest were interested in signing Adrien Truffert from Stade Rennais to bolster their left-back position.

The decision not to buy Renan Lodi from Atlético Madrid has left a gap in Steve Cooper’s squad, which is why the 21-year-old was being targeted.

Foot Mercato report on Tuesday that despite him being a ‘priority’ at Nottingham Forest in their transfer plans this summer, the left-back is set to snub the chance of a move to City Ground.

That’s because he will be renewing his contract with the Ligue 1 side for two extra years, where he clearly feels there is a chance for him to progress further.

As well as Nottingham Forest, West Ham and AS Monaco were said to be interested, but Truffert has decided that stability and a stay in Brittany was best for him.

This will be yet another blow on the transfer market for the Tricky Trees, who are already struggling to find a new goalkeeper, seeing bids rejected left, right and centre for a number of targets.

Unlike last season, Nottingham Forest haven’t been quite as prolific on the market, managing just three signings to date, with those being the arrivals of Ola Aina on a free, Anthony Elanga for €17.5m and making Chris Wood’s loan permanent for €17m.