Marmoush would add competition for Erling Haaland up front, something City have been missing since allowing Julian Alvarez to join Atletico Madrid in the summer. And while the Egypt international has enjoyed a stellar season in Germany, one striking solution could be right under City's noses.

The report by David Ornstein on X (formerly Twitter) states that Forest have submitted a bid for Wissa, in the region of £22million as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of a Champions League push. However, their bid is 'significantly' below Brentford's valuation of the 28-year-old, and it will not be accepted.

Brentford have rejected Nottingham Forest’s opening bid for Yoane Wissa.Forest are understood to have offered around £20million for the forward, but the Bees have no plans to sell the forward this month.

Brentford forward Yoane Wissa is the subject of a January transfer bid from Champions League-chasing Nottingham Forest; Brentford do not want to sell the player and are expected to turn down the offer;

Nottingham Forest could rival Arsenal for the signing of in-form Brentford striker Yoane Wissa before the January transfer window closes. Both clubs are looking at strengthening their forward lines for different reasons following encouraging midweek results.

Nottingham Forest have reportedly submitted a £22million bid for Brentford striker Yoane Wissa as Nuno Espirito Santo's side continue their push for Champions League qualification.

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Nottingham Forest have submitted a £22million bid to sign Yoane Wissa from Brentford. Forest’s proposal is significantly below Brentford’s valuation of the forward, whose current contract runs through to 2026.

Nottingham Forest have submitted a bid for Brentford forward Yoane Wissa.That is according to a report from The Athletic on Tuesday which details the lodging of an offer of £22m for the