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.
“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.