Nigerian International Emmanuel Dennis Joins Nottingham Forest From Watford

Premier League club Nottingham Forest have signed Nigerian international forward Emmanuel Dennis from Watford.

The 24-year-old scored 10 goals in 33 starts for Watford in the Premier League last season, but could not help to keep them up a they were relegated.

With seven international caps to date for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Dennis links up with compatriot Taiwo Awoniyi to bolster Nottingham Forest’s attacking options.

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“Nottingham Forest is delighted to confirm the signing of striker Emmanuel Dennis from Watford,” Nottingham Forests aid in a statement.

Prior to arriving in England, Dennis’ first professional venture was in Ukraine’s top-flight with Zorya Luhansk before enjoying a productive four-year spell in Belgium with Club Brugge.

At Club Brugge, Dennis notably scored twice in a 2-2 draw at the Santiago Bernabeu against Real Madrid in the group stages of the 2019/20 UEFA Champions League.

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Nottingham Forest also announced the arrival of former Crystal Palace midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate on a two-year contract, as Steve Cooper’s relentless summer in the transfer market continues.

Kouyate becomes Forest’s 14th signing of the summer.