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Nottingham Forest rivalling Bournemouth for Belgian star as 'enquiries made'

Arthur Theate in action for Belgium
Arthur Theate in action for BelgiumREUTERS/Antonio Bronic

Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth are looking to bolster their respective squads ahead of the summer.

Forest reached the Europa League semi-final and finished 16th last term, while the Cherries achieved European qualification for the first time in their history. 

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A transfer window represents a great chance to kick on and sign some quality players, with Sacha Tavolieri revealing that the Premier League duo have made "enquiries" for Eintracht Frankfurt centre-back Arthur Theate

Tavolieri claims that the Belgian international has "opened the door" to his departure after two seasons in Germany, with clubs in Serie A also holding him in "high regard". 

Capped 33 times by Belgium ahead of his second World Cup, Theate is a versatile defender, capable of operating in the middle or left of defence. 

The 26-year-old has made 75 appearances for Frankfurt since joining in 2024, but now appears ready to leave the Bundesliga side after the World Cup and the Premier League is a possible destination.