Nott’m Forest aiming to permanently secure pair crucial to survival, but expect stiff competition

Foreest are continuing to make improvements to their squad, and have now added an 18th summer signing

Speaking after the defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, the Nottingham Forest manager also said he was about to find out if Renan Lodi was set to sign.

The Spain international is completely out of the picture under Antonio Conte but a return to LaLiga could end up revitalising his career.

Another Tottenham exit is coming after a midfielder relaxed his demands, though a second exit involving a Premier League club could be torpedoed by Atletico.

Forest are reportedly closing in on two full-backs as Steve Cooper looks at bolstering his backline.

Having already signed Matt Targett permanently, Newcastle are in talks over Renan Lodi's move too - but there seems to be an issue

The future of Newcastle loanee Matt Targett is up in the air, as the Magpies will reportedly prioritise the signing of Renan Lodi at left-back.

Newcastle United are following a familiar strategy amid reports of interest in signing Atletico Madrid pair Renan Lodi and Yannick Carrasco

The Italian transfer expert has namechecked the Reds while discussing the future of the Dortmund star, while Newcastle are plotting a significant move on Atletico Madrid

Newcastle are leading a major European club in the race to land Renan Lodi from Atletico Madrid, as per a report

Newcastle could pay their trump card in the pursuit of a big signing in the summer transfer window