Nottingham Forest’s Pursuit of Jaka Bijol Heats Up as Premier League Side Joins Race for Udinese Defender
In a recent development, Sportitalia journalist Gianluigi Longari revealed that Nottingham Forest’s interest in Jaka Bijol is gaining momentum, with the Premier League side making contact to secure the services of the Udinese player this summer.
This claim is supported by Messaggero Veneto, which provides further insight into the matter.
The Reds, along with VfB Stuttgart, are the latest clubs to approach Udinese for the 25-year-old defender. They join a list of interested teams, including Bologna, Atalanta, and VfL Wolfsburg, all vying for Bijol’s signature .
Udinese is well aware of the growing interest in their player and has set an asking price of €17 million. The Serie A side has also initiated the search for a potential replacement .
Bijol’s impressive performances at the Euros have catapulted him into the spotlight, attracting the attention of top clubs. Nottingham Forest, under the guidance of Nuno Espírito Santo, will face stiff competition in their bid to sign the Slovenia international .
Bijol’s current contract with Udinese runs until 2027, and he made 24 league appearances for the team last season .
While Nottingham Forest’s interest in Bijol is evident, it remains unclear whether the player would prefer a move to the Premier League side. As the transfer window heats up, it is likely that Bijol’s future will be a topic of intense speculation in the coming weeks.