Emmanuel Dennis: Toulouse & Werder Bremen in deadline day talks with Nottingham Forest cast-away

Toulouse and Werder Bremen are in discussions to sign Nottingham Forest forward Emmanuel Dennis as the winter transfer window nears its conclusion, Soccernet.ng reports.

Dennis, 27, has yet to feature for Forest this season and is keen to secure a move away from the City Ground before the window shuts. However, his hefty salary has proved a stumbling block for potential suitors.

The Nigeria international earns €4.8 million per year—approximately €400,000 per month—which places him beyond the financial reach of several interested clubs.

West Bromwich Albion v Watford – Sky Bet Championship – The Hawthorns Watford s Emmanuel Dennis. Photo by IMAGO

Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, are looking to recoup the €15 million they spent to sign him from Watford in 2022.

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French side Toulouse are among the clubs exploring a move for Dennis, with journalist Nizaar Kinsella via Lesviolets reporting that discussions have taken place.

However, the financial aspects of the deal remain a significant hurdle. Toulouse’s current wage structure is significantly lower, with winger Zakaria Aboukhlal reportedly earning just €90,000 per month, according to L’Équipe.

Sky Bet Championship West Bromwich Albion v Watford Emmanuel Dennis of Watford Photo by IMAGO

German club Werder Bremen are also in the race, with both sides considering late moves before their respective windows close.

Meanwhile, Scottish giants Rangers and English Championship side Sheffield Wednesday have been linked with the former Club Brugge forward in recent days.

Dennis finds himself at a crossroads in his career.

Emmanuel Dennis at Watford. Photo by IMAGO

Under contract at Forest until 2026, he has not played a single minute this season and endured two underwhelming loan spells last term—first with İstanbul Başakşehir, where he made eight appearances without scoring, and then at Watford in the Championship, where he registered four goals in 17 matches.

Despite his recent struggles, Dennis has a proven pedigree, having scored three goals in the Champions League, played in the Bundesliga with FC Köln, and enjoyed a prolific spell at Club Brugge. He also boasts 52 Premier League appearances, contributing 12 goals and eight assists.

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Imhonlamhen Eronmhonsele turns into a ball of passion when writing about Nigerian football and its talents, whether rising stars or established legends, locally and abroad. From the deepest corners of the Middle East, to the green fields of the Americas, to the celebrated grounds in Europe, and the rich soils of Africa, Imhons is more than glad, usually with a glass of a tasty drink nearby, to capture the essence of the game, by connecting the dots between culture, identity, and football.

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