Nottingham Forest have submitted an initial offer to sign Soungoutou Magassa from Monaco, according to Foot Mercato. The Premier League club’s first bid is understood to be in the region of \u20ac13m, but Les Mon\u00e9gasques rejected the approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Monaco are standing firm on a higher valuation for their academy graduate. The Ligue 1 club are commanding a fee in the region of \u20ac18m plus bonuses for the 21-year-old. Magassa is contracted at the Stade Louis II until 2029, which strengthens Monaco’s negotiating position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Magassa is reported to be interested in a move to Nottingham because it would provide the chance to play in the Premier League and to participate in European football. That interest has helped Forest reach the stage of formally offering for the defensive midfielder. Serie A and Bundesliga clubs are also said to be tracking the player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With Monaco holding out for a higher fee, it is unclear whether Nottingham Forest will return with an improved offer in an attempt to bring Magassa to the City Ground. Sources suggest that personal terms between the Premier League club and the player should be straightforward to agree, given his desire to make the move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The situation remains subject to negotiation. Forest’s initial proposal highlights their intent to strengthen in midfield, while Monaco’s valuation underlines the club’s view of Magassa as an asset with both sporting value and resale potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This report draws on the details published by Foot Mercato and has been circulated by GFFN | Liam Wraith. Any further movement will depend on whether the two clubs can bridge the gap between the current offers and Monaco’s asking price plus bonuses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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