According to reports, Nottingham Forest striker Emmanuel Dennis has agreed to join Istanbul Başakşehir on loan.
The 25-year-old will join the Turkish club before the end of the summer transfer window on Friday (September 15). Two teams were interested in him, but one has since agreed to a deal with Forest.
According to transfers specialist Fabrizio Romano, Dennis’ new team has agreed to a loan agreement but does not have the option to acquire the striker permanently. Dennis will travel to Turkey as soon as the final logistics are worked out.
“EXCL: Istanbul Başakşehir agree loan deal to sign Emmanuel Dennis from Nottingham Forest,” Romano wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
![Fabrizio Romano on X: "EXCL: İstanbul Başakşehir agree loan deal to sign Emmanuel Dennis from Nottingham Forest 🟠🔵🇹🇷 #NFFC Understand there's no buy option clause included in the deal. Final details being](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F5_cfq4bYAAwsid.jpg:large)
“Please understand that there is no buy option clause in the deal.” Final details are being finalized, and he will then proceed to Istanbul — here we go.”
Dennis joined Forest from Watford last summer in a reputed £10 million deal. In 19 Premier League games last season, he scored two goals and assisted on two more. So far this season, he has made no appearances.
EXCL: İstanbul Başakşehir agree loan deal to sign Emmanuel Dennis from Nottingham Forest 🟠🔵🇹🇷 #NFFC
Understand there’s no buy option clause included in the deal.
Final details being checked and then he will travel to Istanbul — here we go. pic.twitter.com/4ytnR0S2eA
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 14, 2023
The striker joins colleague Jonjo Shelvey in heading to Turkey. The center midfielder has agreed to a season-long loan with Caykur Rizespor. On December 2 and April 14, the two Forest loanees will face each other in Turkish league action.