Nottingham Forest's January signing of Luca Netz is already emerging as one of the quieter misfires of the window, The situation is now attracting renewed attention in Germany.
Nottingham Forest bet on Luka Netz in January
German outlet Gladbach Live Report the former Borussia Monchengladbach defender's move to Nottingham Forest 'has not come to fruition so far'.
The 22-year-old was signed for €2.5m on a contract running until 2030, which was seen as a long-term investment with significant returns.
Gladbach also secured a sell clause, expecting future returns if its value increased.
This step was also celebratedNetz fulfilled his childhood dream after turning down Manchester City at the age of just 15.
Limited minutes and the new manager's priorities
Instead, his immediate future at the club already looks uncertain.
Netz has featured only twice, both brief appearances, as Nottingham Forest struggle to avoid relegation.
| premier league 2025/26 | |
|---|---|
| appearances | 2 |
| will start | 0 |
| total minutes | 24 |
| minutes per game | 48 |
| Target | 4 |
New coach Vitor Pereira has so far shown little interest in using his experience, instead relying on it in the fight for survival.
For a player who moved to England to accelerate his development, it has been a tough start. Gladbach live move on, calling Nottingham Forest move a 'complete disaster'.
summer uncertainty
Now the attention is turning towards summer. If Nottingham Forest loses in the Championship, the team is being restructured.
Netz, with minimal minutes and a long contract, would become an obvious candidate for a quick exit.
Even if he remains at Nottingham Forest, GladbachLive believe a summer move is already being discussed if his situation does not change.
gladbach taking a closer look
Borussia Monchengladbach in Germany are monitoring the situation closely. His sell-on clause means that any future sale, even a reduced one, sends the money back to the foals.
Netz is currently valued at €6m by TransfermarktHowever any final fee may be quite low due to his lack of playing time. Either way, the German side may again have the advantage.
At this point, Nottingham Forest's gamble has not paid off. They've got a deal in place for a young full-back with long-term potential, but so far, he's been exploring on the sidelines.
Unless something changes rapidly, Netz's Premier League adventure could be over before it really begins, with Gladbach potentially benefiting from the next chapter.
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