The latest Nottingham Forest news from NottinghamshireLive brings you the reported interest in Jefferson Lerma should the Reds preserve their top-flight status
Nottingham Forest are reportedly interested in signing Bournemouth midfielder Jefferson Lerma.
The 28-year-old is coming to the end of his contract in the summer after a five-year stint on the south coast. Lerma has been an ever-present player for the Cherries, with the club keen to extend his stay.
However, with several clubs wanting to secure his signature, it may prove difficult to hang on to his services. Along with Forest, other clubs are keeping a close eye on his situation, according to Team Talk.
Lerma is said to be “exploring his options” among interest from France (Lille and Nice), Spain (Real Betis and Villarreal), and England (Crystal Palace, Fulham, Leicester City, and West Ham).
However, interest from Leicester and Forest will lie entirely on whether they can preserve their Premier League status. Asked about Lerma’s future, Cherries boss Gary O’Neill said: “No decision made at the moment, as far as I’m aware, so hopefully he’ll be here.
“I think you’ve seen in Jeff’s performances that there was just no doubt that he was fully committed to the cause. So now that the relegation stuff is all but beyond us, then hopefully we can start to put something in place where he stays, but no confirmation either way.”
