Feyenoord's Gimenez Rejects Forest Due to Lack of European Football Opportunity - Zack Oaten

The 23-year-old has confirmed that he was offered the opportunity to make his Premier League debut, but ultimately turned it down due to Forest's lack of European football.

He says he had “a lot of doubts” about the move.

“We thought it was the perfect time to leave after two years in the Netherlands, but in the end there were things that were not in our hands,” Gimenez told Fox Sports. “There were two offers on the table; the one that came up was from Nottingham and the truth is that we had a lot of doubts, but in the end we decided to stay at Feyenoord primarily for the Champions League.” 

Despite his obvious talent, Forest may have dodged a bullet after the striker picked up a thigh injury just weeks later which has put him on the sidelines for the next 3 months. A move could be possible in the January window however as the frontman is clearly open to a move abroad - but only if they have earnt Champions League football.