Nottingham Forest has officially entered the competition to acquire Pape Matar Sarr from Tottenham Hotspur, with the Senegal international anticipated to depart North London before the summer transfer window closes.

Transfer insider Ben Jacobs disclosed this development on X, indicating that Forest has joined a growing list of clubs interested in the 23-year-old midfielder. Jacobs noted:

• “Nottingham Forest have joined the race for Pape Matar Sarr, as broken last night on @LastWordOnSpurs.”
• “Monaco and Besiktas have both made enquiries as well. Sarr is expected to leave between now and the end of the window.”

Forest’s interest adds another Premier League option for Sarr, while Monaco and Turkish giants Galatasaray have also expressed interest. Reports suggest that Tottenham is open to allowing Sarr to leave on a paid loan deal, potentially including either an option or obligation to buy.

As the transfer deadline approaches, negotiations are expected to intensify as Spurs aim to finalize the midfielder’s next move. Sarr’s impending exit comes after a significant overhaul of Tottenham’s midfield options under manager Roberto De Zerbi.

After the marquee signings of Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, competition for central midfield spots has increased, leaving Sarr on the fringes of the squad. With Conor Gallagher, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Archie Gray already vying for minutes, Sarr's chances for the 2026/27 campaign appear limited.

Having had minimal playing time during pre-season, De Zerbi has reportedly greenlit Sarr’s departure, paving the way for a potential move to Nottingham Forest, where the box-to-box midfielder could reignite his Premier League career and secure regular starting football.