“We need more signings, Everyone can see we need wingers”- Nuno sends clear transfer message to Nottingham Forest owner as he pinpoints priority position Reds need to strengthen this summer

Nuno Espirito Santo, manager of Nottingham Forest, looks on prior to the pre-season friendly match between Chesterfield and Nottingham Forest

Head coach Nuno Espirito Santo has made clear strengthening out wide has to be a priority for Nottingham Forest in the remainder of the transfer window.

The Reds have added four new faces so far this summer, albeit one of them – Marko Stamenic – has immediately gone out on loan. But more business is anticipated before the 11pm deadline on August 30.

A few areas of the pitch are still in need of attention as Forest look to push on in the Premier League in the upcoming campaign. And for Nuno, adding to his winger options is of utmost importance.

“We need more (signings),” the Portuguese said after his team’s 3-0 triumph over Chesterfield in their opening pre-season friendly. “Not too many, but I think we still need some things.

“Everyone can see we need wingers. The only natural wingers we have are Callum (Hudson-Odoi) and Anthony (Elanga).

“You always have to add the right pieces, there is no point in bringing (players) in just because. We need to nail everything down on the players we bring in.”

Summer signings Eric da Silva Moreira, Elliot Anderson and Carlos Miguel all featured for the Reds against the Spireites. Midfielder Anderson played the first half and defender Moreira played the second, while goalkeeper Miguel got 85 minutes under his belt.

“All the signings we already made – and are possibly going to make – the idea is to put them inside the group, know the idea of the team and what we want from them and their tasks, Nuno said. “The levels of performance are not very important now. All of the players we sign, it is because we believe they can give something different to our squad.”