Nottingham Forest to rival Crystal Palace in race to sign Kevin Danois from Auxerre

Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace are in a fierce competition to sign young French midfielder Kevin Danois from Auxerre, according to L’Equipe. The 22-year-old talent has been linked with a possible club-record transfer, potentially surpassing the 2004 deal for Djibril Cissé, which fetched €20 million. Auxerre is seeking a transfer fee of at least €30 million for the player, who is contractually bound until 2029.

Danois, a versatile box-to-box midfielder, has proven his worth in the Ligue 1 and Ligue 2, earning a Ligue 2 title in 2024 and garnering recognition as one of the league's most promising talents. Auxerre's head coach, Will Still, has explicitly named Danois as their captain, but the potential transfer could compel him to reassess his plans.