Nottingham Forest could be the ‘unnamed club’ trying to sign Jordan James as Leicester relegation confirmed
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Credit: Manh Tung, Breaking Media Nottingham Forest could be the ‘unnamed club’ trying to sign Jordan James as Leicester relegation confirmed Wed 22 April 2026 14:06, UK Nottingham Forest are expected to be in the market for a midfielder this summer, and Jordan James could be on their shortlist.The 21-year-old has enjoyed a fine season on loan at Leicester City in the Championship, and won EFL Young Player of the Season despite his team’s relegation to League One on Tuesday.His parent club, Rennes, signed him from Birmingham City in 2024 and had been willing to let James go for a £7million buy option. Nottingham Forest transfer chiefs will be among those watching the situation with keen interest, and one club has reportedly already made their move. 🔄 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 Jordan James would be a smart signing for Nottingham ForestJames was linked with Premier League clubs in January, after getting off to a superb start to his time at the King Power Stadium. Jordan JamesStats – Championship 2025-26Appearances32Goals11Assists4Chances created53Tackles34Recoveries86Duels won68James, naturally a defensive midfielder, has been largely ever-present in the Leicester team and is their top scorer with 11 league goals – only one from the penalty spot.The 21-year-old has a ruthless right foot, scoring a number of belting finishes from well outside of the box.
Had he not spent a month on the sideline injured, Leicester may well have had a better chance of staying up.The Foxes might have signed him if they had, but it now appears that their final two games of the season will be the last they see of James.Sport.fr report that the midfielder is set to return to Rennes this summer, with an unnamed English club already having made contact to enquire about signing the youngster.Nottingham Forest to target long-term Elliot Anderson replacementWatching James smash in goal after goal from outside of the box, there are some similarities to Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson. Nottingham Forest decision-makers will not be unrealistic.