Nottingham Forest ‘close’ to completing transfer for exiled midfielder

Latest Nottingham Forest news from NottinghamshireLive as Jonjo Shelvey set to depart the Reds

Jonjo Shelvey is reportedly close to joining Turkish club Rizespor on loan as he nears an exit from Nottingham Forest.

The 31-year-old joined Forest in the January transfer window on a two-and-a-half year deal. However, he has only gone on to make eight appearances since then.

 

According to the Telegraph, he is set to fly out to Turkey to complete the loan move following a seven-month stint at the City Ground. Shelvey was left out of Steve Cooper’s 25-man squad and has not featured for the Reds since April.

It is claimed the midfielder also had offers from England, with Burnley, Sheffield United and Leeds United all showing an interest during the transfer window. But he is set for a fresh start in the Super Lig.

The transfer window in Turkey is set to close on Friday night. Elsewhere, Emmanuel Dennis, who has also been left out of the 25-man squad, is attracting interest from that league.

 

In addition, Giulian Biancone joined Olympiacos on a permanent deal after just two appearances for Cooper, it is reported but is yet to be announced. Goalkeeper Ethan Horvath and midfielder Harry Arter will also be allowed to leave the club on a permanent basis.

Shelvey, Dennis, Horvath and Biancone have all been left out of Forest’s 25-man Premier League squad.

Forest signed a total of 13 players during the summer including seven on deadline day.