Striker who rejected Nottingham Forest twice now set for Championship U-turn

Bristol City are in discussions with Dinamo Zagreb for the transfer of striker Sandro Kulenovic, a player who twice turned down the advances ofNottingham Forest.

Our colleagues at Bristol Live report that the Championship side is aiming to bolster their attacking options with two new forwards before the next season.

While a deal for the towering Croatian forward is not imminent, there's optimism that terms can be agreed for the 24-year-old, who has represented his country at all youth levels up to Under-23.

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Kulenovic, who has been on the radar of English clubs for some time, previously turned down the chance to join Forest, having been close to a move on two occasions. He chose to stay in Croatia in 2023, remarking: "If I'm going to leave Dinamo, the team must be at the top level. Nottingham doesn't mean much to me."

Earlier in his career, he also rejected an offer from Barnsley when they were still in the Championship.

Nottingham Forest had previously settled on a £2.5 million fee for Kulenovic, but with only one year left on his contract at Stadion Maksimir and less frequent starts last season, his current market value may have decreased, reports Bristol Live.

A graduate of the Dinamo Zagreb academy, Kulenovic also boasts experience in the Juventus youth ranks and with Legia Warsaw in Poland. With over 108 appearances in Croatia's top division, he has scored 37 goals and provided 14 assists.