Pundit thinks Nottingham Forest target is perfect for Sean Dyche but he’s puzzled by one other link

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Nottingham Forest are busy trying to strengthen their squad ahead of the transfer window closing on Monday.

A new striker, a left-back and possibly a central midfielder are in the sights of the football club before the window finishes trading on Monday evening.

A number of players have been linked to the City Ground, with Jean-Philippe Mateta in the sights of Forest as Sean Dyche looks to finalise his squad.

Forest will be active between now and the window closing, it seems, and hopefully, some more business can give the squad a little edge going into the closing stages of the campaign.

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Ashley Williams gives verdict on two Nottingham Forest links

As well as Mateta, Forest are also keen on Jose Sa before the window closes, with the Wolves goalkeeper set to leave Molineux.

Forest have been linked with Sa previously and with John Victor sidelined for the remainder of the season, the Reds are lining up a replacement.

Williams understands why Forest are pushing to get a deal over the line for Mateta, but holds some reservations over the decision to go for Sa.

He told Sky Sports News: “The Mateta one as well. I think Mateta does suit Sean Dyche’s style of football, I’ve got to be honest.

“The way that he plays the players. And we’ve seen this so much with Sean Dyche, especially at Everton, they’re just struggling for firepower, and the strikers in his team don’t get a lot, don’t get a lot of chances, a lot of quality service.

“So Mateta might be someone who can make, you know, make himself a bit of a handful, make something out of nothing. But I can see why they’d go for Mateta.

“Jose Sa, I don’t really understand.”

Forest need players in before the window closes

Although Lorenzo Lucca has been signed from Napoli on loan until the end of the season, the squad looks weaker now than it did at the start of January.

Douglas Luiz has joined Aston Villa, whilst Arnaud Kalimuendo has signed for Frankfurt on loan after failing to impress Dyche.

As a result, Forest need new arrivals through the door at the football club and after tonight’s match, a busy few days will ensue for the Reds.

Both Mateta and Sa would serve a purpose in the squad and hopefully, both players can be unveiled before the transfer deadline.