Nottingham Forest Secures Rennes Striker Arnaud Kalimuendo

‎Nottingham Forest have secured the transfer of striker Arnaud Kalimuendo from Rennes.

‎The 23-year-old France youth international has agreed to a five-year contract at the City Ground.

‎It had been reported that Forest were negotiating with Rennes over a potential £26 million deal before Kalimuendo underwent a medical in London on Saturday.

‎The forward was part of France’s silver-medal squad at the 2024 Paris Olympics and scored 18 goals in 34 appearances last season.

‎“When I heard about the interest from Forest, I was honoured,” Kalimuendo said in a statement on their website.

‎“This is a proud moment for me, joining a team that had a strong season last year and a club with great history.

‎“I’m ready for the challenge, and I arrive here with good experience. I had a good season last year with goals and assists but I want more and want to reach a new level here.

‎“I can’t wait to play in the Premier League, and to play at the City Ground. I watched games from last season and it’s clear the fans create a beautiful atmosphere. I’m excited to see them and impatient to get started.”

‎Forest have had a busy spell in the transfer market, signing Omari Hutchinson from Ipswich Town for a club-record £37.5 million, followed by James McAtee from Manchester City for £30 million.

‎The club has been keen to bolster its attacking options as it prepares for European football next season. They will return to the continental stage for the first time in 30 years after the Court of Arbitration for Sport confirmed their Europa League place last week.

‎They have also signed Jair Cunha and Igor Jesus from Botafogo, Dan Ndoye from Bologna, and goalkeeper Angus Gunn on a free transfer.

‎Forest opened the season with a win over Brentford and will be back in action against Crystal Palace on Sunday.