JUST IN: Nottingham Forest handed chance to sign ‘dangerous’ January transfer target for just £5m
Nottingham Forest may have the opportunity to revive their interest in Werder Bremen forward Marvin Ducksch at a reduced cost of £5 million, as per reports. Forest’s pursuit of the 30-year-old striker was halted in December due to breaching Premier League financial regulations. However, it is now suggested that a buy-out clause could be activated at the conclusion of this season, according to the Sunday Mirror.
With Nuno Espirito Santo likely seeking attacking reinforcements in the upcoming transfer window, especially with ongoing speculation surrounding Divock Origi’s future, Forest is gearing up for a potential return to the top flight. Recent results have positioned them on the brink of relegation, making it crucial for the club to bolster their squad for the challenges ahead.
Ducksch has been productive in the Bundesliga this season, scoring 12 goals and providing seven assists in 31 starts along with a substitute appearance. His impressive performances earned him his first call-up to the senior Germany squad in November, having previously represented the country at youth levels.
Described in a Bundesliga profile as more of a second striker rather than a traditional center-forward, Ducksch is recognized for his proficiency in set pieces and has drawn comparisons to Andrej Kramarić, the Croatian international who made his mark at Hoffenheim after a stint with Leicester City.
Werder Bremen’s sporting director, Clemens Fritz, has praised Ducksch for his dynamic and unpredictable movements in the attacking third, emphasizing his ability to create space effectively.
Germany’s head coach, Julian Nagelsmann, has commended Ducksch for his set-piece prowess, finishing skills, and highlighted his familiarity with fellow player Fülle Füllkrug as a potential advantage. Nagelsmann also noted Ducksch’s unpredictability and potential impact as a valuable substitute for the national team.
