Nottingham Forest bid rejected for Brentford forward as Bees face need for two new strikers

Nottingham Forest are still in the market for a new forward this summer, but they have had their opening bid rejected for a Brentford star.

Last season, Forest only scored 49 league goals which was three less than Luton Town managed who were ultimately relegated.

With that in mind, it s no surprise that Nuno Espirito Santo s side are keen to improve their forward options before the transfer window ends.

Arsenal forward Eddie Nketiah was their primary target, after an agreement couldn’t be made between the two Premier League clubs.

Nketiah himself is still expected to be on the move this summer with fellow Premier League side Crystal Palace currently leading the race to land his signature.

From Nottingham Forest s perspective, they have now …