According to Fabrizio Romano, Nottingham Forest are considering a move for Norwich centre-back Andrew Omobamidele in the final hours of the transfer window. The Premier League club decided to move for the defender after failing to capture their primary target.
Forest Preparing an Opening Bid for Andrew Omobamidele
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Forest Target Andrew Omobamidele After Missing Out on Chalobah
The Nottingham-based side are preparing an official bid for Omobamidele with only hours remaining before the curtains fall on this summer’s transfer window. According to Romano, the Reds see him as an alternative option for Trevor Chalobah, who is “not accepting” the club’s proposal.
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Chalobah was on the verge of joining German giants Bayern Munich earlier on deadline day, but the deal collapsed at the last minute as the Bundesliga club could not reach an agreement with Chelsea.
Who Is Andrew Omobamidele?
The 21-year-old robust centre-back is an Irish international who plays for Norwich in the Championship. The young defender’s most noticeable trait is his calmness on the ball and his ability to spray passes from deep. He also reads the games well, which would be a vital weapon for Forest as they look to establish themselves in the Premier League after surviving relegation last season. Omobamidele is a player who oozes confidence, and this confidence and ability on the ball has seen him earn six caps for the Republic of Ireland.
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The Irishman has not had the chance to fully display his on-the-ball traits while playing for the Canaries due to their style of play. The “composed commander” made 35 appearances for the Carrow Road-based outfit last season.
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