Nottingham Forest Complete £26m Signing French Striker Kalimuendo

Nottingham Forest have secured the signing of French striker Arnaud Kalimuendo from Rennes on a five-year contract for a reported fee of around £25-26 million. The 23-year-old, who scored 18 goals last season and was part of France's silver-medal winning Olympic team in 2024, arrives as part of Forest's aggressive summer transfer strategy ahead of their return to European competition after nearly 30 years. Kalimuendo, a Paris Saint-Germain academy product known for his technical skills and intelligent movement, is expected to add a new dimension to Forest's attack, offering a different option compared to striker Chris Wood. Forest have also bolstered their squad with high-profile signings including Omari Hutchinson for a club-record £37.5 million and James McAtee for £30 million. Manager Nuno Espírito Santo aims to build on last season's strong performance, which included a seventh-place Premier League finish and an FA Cup semi-final appearance. The club's transfer activity reflects their ambition to compete on both domestic and continental fronts in the upcoming season.