Forest sign Zinchenko and bolster squad with further additions

Nottingham Forest enjoyed a deadline day spending spree as they secured the signings of three new players, includingOleksandr Zinchenko from Arsenal.

Zinchenko arrives on a season-long loan boasting Premier League and European pedigree, having amassed 145 top-flight appearances during spells withManchester City and Arsenal, as well as featuring 41 times in the Champions League.

The 28-year-old hasfour Premier League titles to his name andwas a member of the City squad that lifted the FA Cup in four consecutive seasons starting between2018 and 2021.

Zinchenko arrived in England in 2016, initially spending time on loan with PSVbefore establishing himself during a successful five-year spell at City.

In 2022, he made the move from Manchester to north London, where he has gone on to make 91 appearances for Arsenal in all competitions.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have also landed the permanent signings of Dilane Bakwa and Brazilian Cuiabano from Strasbourg and Botafogo, respectively.

Bakwa has put pen to paper on a five-year deal, with defender Cuiabano hassigned a four-year contract.

Forest have enjoyed a busy summer ahead of their 2025-26 campaign that will see them host European football at the City Ground for the first time in 30 years, with the Tricky Trees landing 12 signings overall.