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title: "Nottingham Forest: Journalist drops Manu Sanchez transfer claim"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Daniel Clubbe"
section: "Nottingham Forest News"
published: "2022-06-30T11:20:31Z"
modified: "2022-06-30T11:20:31Z"
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# Nottingham Forest: Journalist drops Manu Sanchez transfer claim

**[Nottingham Forest](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/nottingham-forest-news/) are reportedly interested in signing Atletico Madrid full-back Manu Sanchez, according to Spanish journalist [Sergio Gomez](https://twitter.com/Sergiogom/status/1542085351124107269).**

### The lowdown: Top talent

The left-back has enjoyed a steady rise through the youth system in the Spanish capital and has spent the [last two seasons](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/manu-sanchez/transfers/spieler/618809) out on loan at Osasuna to further aid his development.

The 21-year-old has also been [recognised at under-21 level](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/manu-sanchez/nationalmannschaft/spieler/618809/verein_id/9567) for Spain and has been a highly-rated prospect within the academy at the Wanda Metropolitano, making [30 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/manu-sanchez/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/618809) for the La Liga club’s B team while also being handed [seven senior outings](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/manu-sanchez/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/618809).

Despite being under contract in Madrid until 2025 ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/manu-sanchez/profil/spieler/618809)), Forest and a Premier League rival appear to have taken a liking to Sanchez…

### The latest: Forest ‘love him’

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Sergiogom/status/1542085351124107269), Gomez, who writes for major Latin football outlet [Relevo](https://twitter.com/relevo), has claimed that both the Reds and Brighton are enamoured with the Spanish starlet.

It’s claimed that Sanchez wants to return to Osasuna for a third loan deal, although a permanent move away could be on the cards for the Spaniard, who was recently praised by football analyst Marcus Bring for his [‘brilliant final third threat’](https://twitter.com/MarcusBr22/status/1444300634619006982).

Santos said: “Theme Manu Sánchez-Atleti. The club will announce its renewal but intends to make the most of it because it has a market. The plan was to repeat a transfer (the player prioritizes Osasuna), but a transfer is no longer ruled out. Brighton and Nottingham love him.”

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### The verdict: Smart signing

In 2021/22, Sanchez [scored once and provided three assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/manu-sanchez/leistungsdaten/spieler/618809) in 33 La Liga appearances, gaining invaluable exposure at the top level whilst earning an impressive 6.70 average [Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/player/manuel-sanchez/984789) rating in the process.

Boasting strong defensive and attacking qualities including tackling and crossing ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/374813/Show/Manu-S%C3%A1nchez)), the attack-minded Spaniard looks ideally suited to Cooper’s [style of play](https://forestboffin.blogspot.com/2021/09/steve-cooper-tactics.html) as the Welshman likes his full-backs to get on the ball either in a natural defensive role or as a wing-back.

Although the wide areas were a position of strength during Forest’s surge to promotion, left-back is certainly an area that Cooper will need to address before the 2022/23 season commences.

As things stand, the [only natural senior option](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/nottingham-forest/kader/verein/703) in that role is Gaetan Bong, who is set to [leave the club](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/gaetan-bong/profil/spieler/36291) as a free agent this week. Therefore, signing the [£9m-valued](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/manu-sanchez/marktwertverlauf/spieler/618809) Sanchez would be a smart move from the City Ground hierarchy.