Nuno Espirito Santo has laughed off hypothesis linking Nottingham Forest with Wolves ahead Matheus Cunha.
Forest have been linked with the Brazilian striker as they give the impression of being to strengthen their ahead line of their shock push for a European place this season.
However requested about rumours linking the Difficult Bushes with the Brazilian, who has scored 10 league targets for struggling Wolves this time period, Nuno quashed these claims.
“I don’t know something about that,” the Forest boss stated forward of the Reds’ journey to Bournemouth. “How can I remark about that? I’m so sorry to disappoint you.”
Forest have additionally been linked with Brentford ahead Yoane Wissa, who has 11 targets to his identify within the Premier League this time period.
Pressed extra on Forest’s January switch plans, Nuno added: “We’re working. The membership is working and greater than something it’s engaged on the facet of protecting our gamers right here.
“That’s as a result of that is the squad that we’ve and these are the gamers which can be going to unravel all our issues. It isn’t straightforward to function on this market and since we solely think about choices that can enhance us, it’s not straightforward.
“It’s a tough marketplace for all groups. In order that’s why I say we’ll work the opposite manner round and let’s preserve our gamers right here.”
Forest’s European push
Forest are presently within the heady heights of third within the Premier League, six factors off leaders Liverpool, after successful seven of their final eight league video games.
On their very good season to date, the Portuguese supervisor added: “We’re comfortable and glad with the efficiency of the gamers as a result of they’re very dedicated, they work very laborious and we’re competing very properly. The large problem forward of us is to maintain this stage of efficiency.
“No person anticipated us or predicted this case however it’s as a result of bond – they assist one another not solely in coaching periods however through the matches.
“The way in which we function as a group. It isn’t a shock as a result of we demand however expectations are clearly there for everybody to see.”
Murillio new contract
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An indication of the nice feeling on the Metropolis Floor presently is centre-back Murrilo signing a brand new contract after his spectacular marketing campaign alongside Nikola Milenkovic to date.
On the Brazilian defender, Nuno stated: “We’re delighted that he’s going to be right here long-term. He’s a participant with immense expertise and may enhance immensely on account of his age.
“He joined us final season and enchancment is there. So long as he retains himself wholesome and obtainable, he’s going to be nice for us.”
Star striker Chris Wooden, who has 14 league targets this season, can also be anticipated to signal a brand new deal within the new future.
On the talks which can be going down with the New Zealand striker, Nuno stated: “I believe issues are going properly however I can’t give a lot additional element on that.”
Forest damage information
The Forest supervisor says winger Callum Hudson-Odoi is a doubt for his or her journey to the South Coast this weekend.
Nuno stated: “He felt his groin, it was very tight and he was in a number of ache. He has been out for a few days and we must assess and see whether or not he’s obtainable or not.”
