Nottingham Forest youngster Grady McDonnell is set to join Notts County on loan, with the deal expected to be completed shortly.

It feels slightly strange writing another Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United preview just three days after the last one.

Taiwo Awoniyi is set to leave Nottingham Forest and join Coventry City, bringing an end to a spell at the City Ground that will always be remembered fondly by supporters. 

When Nottingham Forest appointed Oliver Glasner on 6 July, 2026, there was a renewed sense of optimism surrounding the club's direction. The Austrian arrived with a reputation for implementing an organised, attacking style of football, raising expectations of a busy summer rebuild.

Nottingham Forest are closing in on another statement signing, with Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande reportedly set to join the Reds in a deal worth around $35 million, including bonuses and add-ons. At just 21 years old, the Ivorian centre-back is regarded as one of Europe's brightest defensive prospects and could become a cornerstone of Oliver Glasner's new-look back three.

Nottingham Forest look set to secure one of Europe's brightest young full-backs, with 20-year-old Givairo Read expected to complete a €25 million move from Feyenoord. The Dutch defender arrives with an exciting reputation and appears perfectly suited to Oliver Glasner's high-intensity tactical approach.