Nottingham Forest Inquire About Midfielder Transfer
Nottingham Forest is reportedly interested in acquiring midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru from Serie A club Lazio. The 24-year-old Nigerian international has caught the eye of the Premier League side during the ongoing transfer window.
Interest in Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
The Tricky Trees have been active in the summer transfer market, particularly after securing a spot in the Europa League. They have made several signings to enhance their squad depth.
Dele-Bashiru, who previously played for Sheffield Wednesday, joined Lazio last season on loan from Hatayspor. He made a permanent transfer following that loan. Last season, he played 29 matches for Lazio and contributed to five goals across all competitions.
Midfielder’s Background
- Former youth player at Manchester City.
- Eligible for Nigeria’s national team, currently participating in the Africa Cup of Nations.
- Spent eleven years developing with Manchester City before moving to Sheffield Wednesday in 2020.
- Featured 86 times for Sheffield Wednesday, praised for his ‘individual brilliance’ by former manager Darren Moore.
Dele-Bashiru has started the season strong for Lazio, playing in the first four matches before suffering a hamstring injury. Despite setbacks, he remains a valuable asset, notably under contract with Lazio until 2028.
Potential Transfer Dynamics
Nottingham Forest’s inquiry regarding Dele-Bashiru comes as they also explore other midfield options. They had previously shown interest in players like Tyler Morton and Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz, who joined on loan from Juventus.
As the transfer window unfolds, it remains uncertain whether Forest will formalize their interest in the Nigerian midfielder. However, given his connections to the English game, a return to England could be appealing for Dele-Bashiru as he weighs his future options.
