Nottingham Forest must be patient with Dan Ndoye, it’s a matter of time before he explodes
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Credit: Imago Mon 1 June 2026 10:30, UK Nottingham Forest supporters have, understandably, become frustrated with Dan Ndoye during his first season at the City Ground.The 25-year-old registered just two goals and one assist in his opening 37 games for the Reds, with his last contribution coming against FC Midtjylland all the way back in October.It just hasn’t clicked for the winger since his £34million from Bologna last summer, and some supporters are ready to cash in on him, even if they have to take a hit on his price tag.That might be seen as a huge mistake from the Forest transfer chiefs further down the line, however. It may only be a matter of time before he’s one of the most dangerous attackers along the River Trent. 🔄 Nottingham Forest Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the Nottingham Forest boardroom.
VISIT THE FOREST TRANSFER HUB Dan Ndoye impresses away from Nottingham ForestDespite a difficult first campaign in England, Ndoye has managed to worm his way back into the Switzerland national team, now scoring in each of the last three international breaks. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES In 2026, Ndoye has four goals and three assists in eight games, with his latest coming against Jordan on Sunday, 31 May, and it was so well taken.
It’s exactly what the Reds want to see him doing each week.Of course, against the team ranked 63rd in the world, it would be a shame not to see him hit the back of the net, but it shows how confident he can be when the team plays to his strengths.Dan Ndoye vs JordanStats [FotMob]Minutes played45Goals1Passing accuracy86% (24/28)Touches in opposition box5RecoveriesGround duels won0% (0/2)If Vitor Pereira could discover this player at the City Ground, it would be easy for him to win over the Forest fans, and the manager is being given a blueprint of how to get the best out of him.What does Ndoye’s future hold at the City Ground?The supporters have certainly made their feelings known ahead of the summer transfer window, but what they want is not always the reality in football.Evangelos Marinakis is likely to play a big role in the club’s upcoming transfer window, despite reports that Pereira is likely to be handed a huge budget ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.Football Insider revealed last month that Forest will consider bids for Ndoye amid interest from Serie A giants Roma, but the winger looks like he’s about to burst through after a stalling first season.It’s certainly a huge gamble for the manager to take, but given the amount of money invested in bringing him to the City Ground before, it would be foolish not to give him at least one more chance. Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Nottingham Forest Insider Access Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of the City Ground.