Nottingham Forest head into the 2026/27 season looking to build in a new direction under the guidance of former Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner.
The summer has been defined by one huge outgoing deal, with Elliot Anderson’s sale to Manchester City smashing the club’s transfer record by some distance and reshaping the picture at the City Ground.
Here, Football FanCast tracks every confirmed Nottingham Forest signing and departure for the 2026/27 campaign.
New Nottingham Forest Signings 2026/27
|
Player |
Nationality |
Previous Club |
Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gustavo Sa |
Portugal |
Famalicao |
£17m |
|
Xaver Schlager |
Austria |
RB Leipzig |
Free |
Gustavo Sa has joined from Famalicao for around £17m, though the young attacking midfielder has since been sent out on loan to Olympiacos as part of his development.
Xaver Schlager has arrived on a free transfer from RB Leipzig, adding experienced central midfield depth following Anderson’s departure.
Nottingham Forest Departures 2026/27
|
Player |
Nationality |
New Club |
Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Elliot Anderson |
England |
Man City |
£116m |
|
David Carmo |
Angola |
Olympiacos |
£7.7m |
|
Stefan Ortega |
Germany |
Olympiacos |
Free |
|
Angus Gunn |
Scotland |
San Jose Earthquakes |
Free |
|
Willy Boly |
Cote d’Ivoire |
Released |
Free |
|
Gustavo Sa |
Portugal |
Olympiacos |
Loan |
|
Jota Silva |
Portugal |
Olympiacos |
Loan |
Elliot Anderson has completed a stunning move to Manchester City, smashing Forest’s previous transfer record more than twice over after a superb season that saw him star for England at the World Cup.
David Carmo has joined Olympiacos for around £8m, while Stefan Ortega has also moved to the Greek side on a free transfer.
Angus Gunn has departed for MLS side San Jose Earthquakes and Willy Boly has been released after his contract expired.
Gustavo Sa and Jota Silva have both joined Olympiacos on loan – the Greek side are also owned by Evangelos Marinakis.
Who is Nottingham Forest’s Record Signing?
Nottingham Forest’s record signing is Omari Hutchinson, who joined from Ipswich Town in 2025 for a fee of £37.5m.
The winger was a shining light during Ipswich’s solitary season back in the Premier League, prompting Forest to make their move to bring him to the City Ground.
Nottingham Forest’s Top 10 Signings of All Time
|
Player |
Fee (add ons included) |
Signed From |
Year |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Omari Hutchinson |
£37.5m |
Ipswich Town |
2025 |
|
Elliot Anderson |
£35m |
Newcastle |
2024 |
|
Dan Ndoye |
£34m |
Bologna |
2025 |
|
Dilane Bakwa |
£30.5m |
Strasbourg |
2025 |
|
Ibrahim Sangare |
£30m |
PSV Eindhoven |
2023 |
|
James McAtee |
£30m |
Manchester City |
2025 |
|
Arnaud Kalimuendo |
£26m |
Rennes |
2025 |
|
Morgan Gibbs-White |
£25m |
Wolves |
2022 |
|
Igor Jesus |
£16.5m |
Botafogo |
2025 |
|
Taiwo Awoniyi |
£17.5m |
Union Berlin |
2022 |
Who is Nottingham Forest’s Record Sale?
Nottingham Forest’s record sale is Elliot Anderson, sold to Manchester City in 2026 for £116m, more than doubling the club’s previous record.
Anderson had previously been Forest’s own record signing when he joined from Newcastle for £35m in 2024, making his eventual sale one of the most dramatic pieces of business in the club’s history.
The former Magpies star scored six times and provided 11 assists in 92 appearances in all competitions at the City Ground.
Nottingham Forest’s Top 10 Sales of All Time
|
Player |
Fee (add ons included) |
Sold To |
Year |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Elliot Anderson |
£116m |
Man City |
2026 |
|
Anthony Elanga |
£52m |
Newcastle |
2025 |
|
Brennan Johnson |
£47.5m |
Tottenham |
2024 |
|
Moussa Niakhate |
£27m |
Lyon |
2024 |
|
Danilo |
£21.7m |
Botafogo |
2025 |
|
Odysseas Vlachodimos |
£20m |
Newcastle |
2024 |
|
Orel Mangala |
£20m |
Lyon |
2024 |
|
Britt Assombalonga |
£15m |
Middlesbrough |
2017 |
|
Matty Cash |
£14m |
Aston Villa |
2020 |
|
Oliver Burke |
£13m |
RB Leipzig |
2016 |
