Manchester City Reject £17 Million Bid From Nottingham Forest For Defender

Manchester City have rejected a £17 million bid from Premier League newcomers Nottingham Forest for Issa Kabore, according to new information.

The English top-flight champions have been at the centre of the large share of transfer business this summer.

Both in the way of incomings into the Etihad Stadium, and high-profile exits from the club, City officials have not stopped since the conclusion of the domestic season in May.

As the club reach the tail end of their transfer business concerning new arrivals, the focus can be placed stronger on entertaining interest from elsewhere across the game.

While the most high-profile exit remains Raheem Sterling and a potential move to Chelsea this summer, movement at other ends of the club grab attention.

One such name that is commanding widespread interest in the Premier League is the highly-rated right-back talent, Issa Kabore.



The 21 year-old full-back has attracted attention from multiple Premier League clubs this summer.

Southampton, Brentford, and Nottingham Forest have all been linked with an interest in the player, as he looks to perhaps take the next step in his career to ensure development.

While Manchester City may lean more towards a temporary move for the defender, given how highly-rated he is within the football club, new information has revealed that one team has made a proposal for a permanent transfer.

According to the information of transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, newly-promoted Premier League side Nottingham Forest have had a £17 million bid turned down by Manchester City for Issa Kabore.

Whether City officials value the player higher remains to be seen.

However, this would indicate that the preference for the Premier League champions is to secure a loan deal for the player this summer, such is the value of the offer in question.

This has seemingly opened the door for Southampton to make their own move for the player.

Additional details from Fabrizio Romano have now also revealed that the Saints are leading the race for the player, as they seek a loan move to be sanctioned by Etihad officials.

Earlier on Friday, the south coast club confirmed in an official statement that Manchester City's Head of Academy Recruitment and Talent Management, Joe Shields had joined the club to take on the role of Head of Senior Recruitment.

It now appears as though the former City employee is making the most out of his strong connections and reputation at the City Football Academy to lure some of the brightest talents to St. Mary's ahead of the new season.