Nottingham Forest are reportedly preparing for a sensational transfer move, with owner Evangelos Marinakis said to be backing an ambitious attempt to bring an elite midfield powerhouse to the City Ground.
A potential £90 million deal would represent a huge statement of intent from Forest and could become one of the most eye-catching moves of the transfer window.
The club are understood to be exploring ways to strengthen their midfield, with the potential arrival of a top-level player capable of adding quality, creativity and physical presence to the team.