Nottingham Forest target Roman Saiss could add some much-needed leadership to the club’s defence as they prepare for their second season back in the Premier League.

The latest Nottingham Forest transfer news – Roman Saiss identified

After a wild transfer window last summer, it seems the Midlands outfit aren’t afraid to splash the cash again, with the club linked to a number of different players already.

With several key figures leaving the club, such as Keylor Navas, who will return to PSG following his loan spell, and Jack Colback, who hasn’t been offered a new contract

Steve Cooper’s side have plenty of recruitment to do to replace the outgoing talent.

One name the side have been linked with is free agent Aaron Martin who could be a strong successor for Renan Lodi who has returned to Atletico Madrid.

The Spaniard isn’t the only defender the club is interested in, though, with Forest identifying former Wolverhampton Wanderers man Saiss as a strong addition to their backline, according to reports in Turkey.

What would Roman Saiss bring to Nottingham Forest?

If Forest were to land Saiss, the club would secure a strong leader who would be vital in the side’s bid to avoid relegation this season.

The defender has been hailed as “Maldini from Morocco” by his former manager Bruno Lage due to his incredible leadership at the heart of a team’s defence, and it’s an attribute Cooper’s side would benefit tremendously from.