Frank Lampard and his scouting crew have been busy over the last few days as the club squander to round up a few players to create the required depth for a Championship side. Forest opened up the flurry of incoming transfers with the signing of Peterborough United's Lee Tomlin. A strong winger who will bring some flair to the game for the Northern side. The deal is thought to be completed in increments where Forest have paid half upfront and look to pay the rest over 24 months. The overall fee looks to be in the region of 1.3 million pounds a hefty sum to cough up. Lampard greeted the transfer with praise, saying "Tomlin is just the sort of player we need, he adds depth to the left wing, which we are in need of."
Speaking of depth in needed places, Nottingham have brought in Australian left back Michael Zullo on loan from FC Utrecht for the season. This gives Forest full back Dan Harding competition for his spot, which will hopefully bring good performances from both players.
The two other players linking up with Forest came on free's. Ex Hoffenheim defender Manuel Gulde along with ex Toulouse full back Hendricks Cakin, have both joined the Reds for the season ahead. Cakin is expected to be a player that will mainly be used in the reserves while Gulde has a definite role in the first team, where he will ply his trade among the other central defenders.
Following these two only a week prior to their signing Ex Marseille winger Chris Gadi also became a Forest player. He is expected to be featured in an upcoming game. Lampard exclaimed his surprise that OM decided to let the winger go as he feels the French 20 year old has a lot to offer. An alliance between the two French players Cakin and Gadi has already been made as both players seem inseparable during training and other activities. A good sign as they both play the same side of the field, proving an understanding for each others style of play will be formidable.