'Almost done' – Nottingham Forest miss out on signing due to work permit

Nottingham Forest's summer move for Nigerian striker Abdoulaye Agbejoye collapsed due to work permit issues; Stade de Reims completed the signing instead.

Nottingham Forest came close to signing 18-year-old Nigerian striker Abdoulaye Agbejoye in late August but were forced to withdraw due to work permit complications. The teenager, who scored 19 goals in 19 matches for Grassrunners FC last season, had attracted interest from several European clubs including Bayer Leverkusen. An agreement was nearly finalized with Forest, but eligibility issues prevented the deal from proceeding. Stade de Reims subsequently secured Agbejoye's services after Forest's withdrawal.