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Nottingham Forest are exploring the signing of Dinamo Zagreb centre-back Josip Sutalo after top defender target Roger Ibanez also received a separate lucrative proposal from Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli. Steve Cooper is looking to add a left-sided centre-back to his ranks and now attention has turned to Croatian prospect Sutalo, who is one of Europe’s hottest commodities after wowing scouts with a series of eye-catching performances in his homeland last season.
Forest are now believed to be in talks over a deal for the 23-year-old although it’s currently unclear whether they prioritise a move for Sutalo or Ibanez should they receive indications that deals can be struck.
Another unnamed Premier League club, understood to be West Ham, have also been exploring the conditions over a deal for Sutalo in the past few days.
David Moyes wants another centre-back and Manchester United are continuing to hold firm over Harry Maguire after the Irons recently saw an opening £20m bid rejected by Old Trafford chiefs.
