Nottingham Forest reportedly hold talks with AC Milan over transfer for USMNT midfielder Yunus Musah

Nottingham Forest have reportedly opened talks with AC Milan over the transfer of U.S. men's national team midfielder Yunus Musah, according to The Athletic. Club talks are taking place, and if an agreement is struck, personal terms are not thought to be an issue between the two parties. 

Musah, 22, has made 80 appearances for Milan across his two seasons at the club and has featured regularly across preseason for them ahead of the 2025 campaign. 

Napoli were reported to have shown interest in Musah in June. Although a move never came to fruition, various reports indicated that Antonio Conte's side is still keeping tabs on him as the transfer window comes to a close. Now, with Forest also vying for his signature, it could be a race to see who gets the deal over the line. 

Forest have already made four first-team additions to their squad this summer, and manager Nuno Espirito Santo's side is now looking to add a fifth in the midfield. Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz has been a name mentioned, but Musah is also now a player they are looking at. Bologna’s Dan Ndoye, Botafogo duo Igor Jesus and Jair Cunha, and goalkeeper Angus Gunn have all signed otherwise. 

Milan, meanwhile, is beginning a new era this season under the leadership of Max Allegri. They also appointed a new sporting director in Igli Tare, who spoke on Musah earlier this summer, praising him but suggesting he might not be a fit under Allegri. 

“I consider Musah an excellent player, but we are looking for profiles with characteristics that fit the project we have with coach Allegri," he explained. “We are seeking deep-lying midfielders for a three-man midfield. Musah doesn’t have these characteristics. He can play in a two or three-man midfield but with different characteristics. This is the real reason why we want to do something different.”

Musah has represented the USMNT 47 times since making his senior debut, age 17. He started every match for the USA at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. 

Milan's season begins on Aug. 17 against Bari in the Coppa Italia before their Serie A campaign starts against Cremonese six days later.