Milan add Nottingham Forest star to transfer shortlist, it’s not Arnaud Kalimuendo

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Nottingham Forest might have to look at reshuffling their squad in January as Sean Dyche tries desperately to avoid relegation.

The Reds were beaten 2-0 by Everton at the City Ground, as a second-string Everton never looked threatened by a hapless Forest team.

Everton fans sung, ‘You’re getting sacked in the morning’ to their former on a night when many Forest fans also started to turn to a certain extent on the head coach.

Dyche’s substitutions and tactics were frankly bonkers on the night, with 52 crosses pumped into the box to give James Tarkowski and Jake O’Brien a night which resembled a training session.

Giving Dyche too many transfers feels somewhat risky, and Forest now have a decision to make at the boardroom level during a critical January transfer window.

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Morato wanted by Milan in shock January deal

According to La Repubblica, Milan have placed the out-of-favour Morato on a shortlist of defensive targets for the January transfer window.

The Brazilian defender has never really been considered the first choice at centre-back since joining from Benfica, although he has been the first man thrown in when Murillo or Nikola Milenkovic have been unable to play.

Morato has had some criticism of his performances, certainly this season and ultimately the club might now look to cash in on the player as he goes in search of regular football.

Forest have Jair Cunha, who can also play as a central defender, whilst Willy Boly remains at the club for now, despite the fact he’s been told he can leave in January.

Forest should cash in on Morato

Letting Morato leave does make an awful lot of sense, and ultimately, if the money is right, it’s something that Forest should look towards doing.

Cunha has looked largely impressive when called upon in his two appearances and coped extremely well with a physical Newcastle team when he played in that game earlier this season.

Morato does feel somewhat limited when it comes to the Premier League, and he’s never really shown that he’s good enough to be a regular should Milenkovic or Murillo be out long term.

Milan would be a great move for the player and if the price is right, it would allow Forest to make a small amount of profit and free up a space in the Premier League squad.