Nottingham Forest evidently mean business this summer and fans of the club are bound to be excited about that.

After too many years in the doldrums and battling relegation more than anything else, it appears as though the Trentside outfit are ready to make a serious go of getting promoted next season.

They've the manager and the ambitious owners and this summer they're looking to get the players to achieve that aim, with Diogo Goncalves and Joao Carvalho two of the most exciting names to be linked.

And, as per the Nottingham Post, both look close to confirming their arrivals with the former on loan and the latter set to be a landmark deal for the Reds and league.

Indeed, the report suggests Carvalho's deal could cost £15m which would smash Forest's transfer paid record and also register in as the second highest fee paid in Championship history.

Perhaps, then, these sleeping giants are finally starting to stir.

The Verdict

Forest are looking to big this summer and fans are certainly in for some ride in the coming weeks and months as the window rumbles on.

This pair would certainly be some highlight of the window and you'd imagine there's plenty more on the way.

Thoughts, Reds? Let us know below!