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Exclusive: Nottingham Forest eye new striker move, Vitor Pereira wants to change tactics

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(Credit: Imago) Wed 29 April 2026 9:49, UK Nottingham Forest are set to target the addition of at least one new striker to their squad ahead of next season, sources have told Football Insider. The Reds have gained major success by switching to a 4-4-2 formation in recent weeks, and it is understood that Vitor Pereira is already planning to use that system on a more regular basis next term.



Forest are keen to strengthen their hand again if they come out on the right side of their relegation battle, and the attack is seen as a major area of priority at the City Ground. 🔄 Nottingham Forest Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the Nottingham Forest boardroom. VISIT THE FOREST TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Vitor Pereira convinced after enforced changeForest have breathed new life into their fight for survival in recent weeks, as they are currently on an eight-game unbeaten run in all competitions.

Nottingham Forest set to enact new transfer plan this summerFormer Aston Villa chief executive Keith Wyness told Football Insider at the start of April that Forest need to start selling players for profit in order to improve their financial status, after their accounts showed a £71million loss across 2024-25. All three are set to command sizeable transfer fees if they do move elsewhere ahead of next term, but that would leave Forest with plenty of cash to splash on improvements of their own.