Nottingham Forest are on the brink of landing Timothy Weah and Samuel Mbangula in a double deal from Juventus, with sources in Italy claiming negotiations are moving fast.
According to TuttoSport, Forest’s latest offer stands at €23m — broken down as €15m for Weah and €8m for Mbangula. While slightly below Juve’s preferred valuation, the Tricky Trees are within striking distance of a deal that could be wrapped up before the end of the Club World Cup.
Juventus Weigh Sporting Value vs Capital Gains
Both players are seen as useful assets under Igor Tudor, particularly Weah, whose versatility has seen him feature as a winger, striker, and even right-back.
“Tim can play across three roles — that tactical flexibility is hard to replace,” said a source close to the club.
But Juventus are also eyeing the financial upside. Mbangula, a product of their Next Gen system, would represent pure profit on the books, while most of Weah’s €12m fee from Lille has already been amortised.
The Serie A giants want to reinvest the funds in signing Francisco Conceição permanently and are carefully weighing the pros and cons of selling both players in one swoop.
Deal Close But Not Yet Final
Despite the optimism in Gazzetta dello Sport earlier this week, Juve remain cautious. They don’t want a repeat of the Dean Huijsen scenario — the youth prospect they sold quickly to Bournemouth last summer and may now regret offloading.
Still, if Forest meet Juve’s full valuation, a deal could be finalised within days.
Transfer Proposal Breakdown
| Player | Proposed Fee | Juventus Position |
|---|---|---|
| Timothy Weah | €15m | Seen as versatile but replaceable |
| Samuel Mbangula | €8m | 100% capital gain as youth product |
| Total Offer | €23m | Close to Juve’s €25m valuation |
Analyst Verdict
This is a calculated play from Nottingham Forest — two players with upside, one of whom fits the Premier League physically, and the other offering long-term resale value. If the deal lands before the Club World Cup ends, it’s a statement of intent.
Key Insights
- Forest offer €23m for Weah and Mbangula
- Juve want €25m but are considering the deal
- Mbangula would count as 100% profit
- Weah’s flexibility a factor in Juve’s hesitation
- Final decision expected within days
What’s Next?
Should Nottingham Forest reach full agreement on the €25m total, expect contracts to be signed and the duo to potentially join up before Club World Cup wrap-up. Juve’s reinvestment plans could accelerate as well.
Would Weah and Mbangula strengthen Forest’s squad depth or is €25m too steep?
1 Comment (last comment by Adem)
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By Adem 25 Jun 2025 10:26
Would be good deal for NFFC!
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