Nottingham Forest are considering a second move for Yasin Ayari after having a £20million offer rejected for the Brighton midfielder. Daily Mail Sport revealed on Thursday that Forest had contacted Brighton with their opening bid, which was swiftly turned down. There has been a good deal of activity between Forest and Brighton in recent months. As first reported here, Forest showed interest in Jack Hinshelwood and Lewis Dunk last autumn, and followed with a bid for Dunk earlier in January. With England midfielder Elliot Anderson expected to leave Forest this summer for a club record fee, it feels significant that they are trying to sign players in his position now.

Source: Express January 29, 2026 14:43 UTC