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Nottingham Forest transfer news: Jonjo Shelvey, Felipe & Keylor Navas sign on deadline day

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Jonjo Shelvey and Newcastle boss Eddie Howe
Jonjo Shelvey (centre, with Newcastle boss Eddie Howe) has found his playing time limited this season because of injuries

Nottingham Forest have signed midfielder Jonjo Shelvey and defender Felipe for undisclosed fees, and goalkeeper Keylor Navas on loan.

Shelvey, 30, has made only three Premier League appearances this season and his contract expires in the summer.

He has joined on a two-and-a-half-year contract, while Felipe, 33, has signed until June 2024.

Navas, 36, will provide cover for the rest of the season after Dean Henderson sustained a thigh injury.

Former England player Shelvey, two-cap Brazil international Felipe and Costa Rica stalwart Navas are manager Steve Cooper's fourth, fifth and sixth signings of the January transfer window.

Shelvey said he had heard good things about Cooper, and added meeting the 43-year-old has been a "breath of fresh air".

He told the club's website:external-link "It's a pleasure to be here. As soon as I found out Forest were interested, it caught my eye straight away and I just couldn't wait to get down here.

"It's a fantastic football club that has so much history and I'm really looking forward to getting started.

"[Cooper] told me what he expects and the high standards he sets, so I hope I can come and help the team push to stay in the Premier League."

Shelvey joined Newcastle from Swansea City in 2016 and made 202 appearances, scoring 18 goals.

Felipe, who has found his playing time limited at Atletico this season, said it was a "dream" to play in the Premier League.

"I'm really excited to be part of this wonderful, fast-growing club," he added.

"You can see it's a club looking to really grow. It's a big challenge for me and I made a clear decision to be part of the history here and grow with the club."

Navas, meanwhile, spent five seasons with Real Madrid, winning the Champions League three times and La Liga before moving to PSG in 2019.

Forest have also signed Newcastle striker Chris Wood on loan this month, bought Palmeiras midfielder Danilo for £16m and recruited his team-mate Gustavo Scarpa on a free transfer.

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  • Comment posted by Lord Elpus, at 22:12 31 Jan 2023

    Forest's aim this year was to stay up. Seems to me Cooper is doing everything right.

    • Reply posted by know your rights, at 02:35 1 Feb 2023

      know your rights replied:
      Molding those players into a team is the biggest challenge. Good luck!

  • Comment posted by MReed, at 22:05 31 Jan 2023

    At this rate we wont be able to see the Forest for the players

    • Reply posted by krispa, at 22:14 31 Jan 2023

      krispa replied:
      Oh that’s a good one.

  • Comment posted by GB1978, at 22:00 31 Jan 2023

    At least Forest are having a right go. Fair play and good luck to them

    • Reply posted by COYR, at 22:12 31 Jan 2023

      COYR replied:
      U reds!!

  • Comment posted by COYR, at 22:09 31 Jan 2023

    Fans having a go at Forest who have spent a fraction of that spent by the likes of Chelsea and City have over the last decade.

    What's your problem?

    • Reply posted by Cole, at 22:13 31 Jan 2023

      Cole replied:
      Pretty sure people have been having a go at City and Chelsea too... it's certainly not a case of those in glass houses.

  • Comment posted by SteveV, at 23:11 31 Jan 2023

    Sorry to see Shelley leave Newcastle, but I totally get why he has done it. Forest fans, what you can be certain of is you will get total commitment from him - and he’ll probably do what so many before him have done and score against the Mags next time he plays them! Good luck for the rest of your season.

    • Reply posted by unclebob, at 23:28 31 Jan 2023

      unclebob replied:
      Can’t play against the Magpies, they’re in the National League

  • Comment posted by jeffers27, at 23:02 31 Jan 2023

    Chelsea spend in jan is more than Brentford has spent since ww2…but yeah Forest are the problem

  • Comment posted by Dreddy Tennis, at 00:10 1 Feb 2023

    That is absolutely mad. Forests transfer business has been downright bizarre this year, but Navas is one of the world's best goalies. Frankly he's better than Donarumma. What a signing!

    • Reply posted by srev, at 00:12 1 Feb 2023

      srev replied:
      Premier league insanity
      Sheep

  • Comment posted by OliverDMcCall, at 22:24 31 Jan 2023

    Come on, you Reds! Yet another genius signing from the great Steve Cooper.

    • Reply posted by know your rights, at 02:29 1 Feb 2023

      know your rights replied:
      Good to see some real ambition by a promoted club.

  • Comment posted by D3MON MONK3Y, at 23:45 31 Jan 2023

    Another great transfer window from Forest, shows the intent to fight and stay in the prem 💪COYR ⚽️

    • Reply posted by srev, at 00:13 1 Feb 2023

      srev replied:
      Yay, go you Reds, 17th every season, a few wins and no trophies, fleece the fans put up ticket prices, everyone's a winner :-)

  • Comment posted by theweeboab, at 22:23 31 Jan 2023

    A solid defender, prone to the occasional wild tackle, but good in the air. Will play well along with Lodi, his former team-mate.

    • Reply posted by Oahu, at 00:22 1 Feb 2023

      Oahu replied:
      Exactly my thoughts. What are the odds on him getting a red card before the end of Feb?

  • Comment posted by BBC, at 23:29 31 Jan 2023

    Forest are absolutely bossing it on the transfer front.

    Good lads. 🔴

  • Comment posted by D1712750408792, at 22:09 31 Jan 2023

    C'Mon Forest

    Show the doubters up

    Got stick for months for doing what Todd is doing at Fulham's 2nd club

    • Reply posted by know your rights, at 02:46 1 Feb 2023

      know your rights replied:
      Todd's model might work.

      Contrast.
      Timid owner - Norwich
      Bold owner - B&HA

  • Comment posted by Dave, at 01:34 1 Feb 2023

    The quantity of players is just as astounding as Chelsea's, but I can honestly say that at least they are trying to rotate in additional quality options (especially Navas) which may be a defining edge to actually survive the season in the PL. Bold, but Forest are trying and dare to show their intent to invest to survive.

  • Comment posted by D73, at 22:53 31 Jan 2023

    Surely this must be a record for the most amount of signings made in a single season by one club.

  • Comment posted by mad_dan, at 23:23 31 Jan 2023

    Good luck in the future Jonjo, you leave with my thanks and best wishes.

    • Reply posted by srev, at 00:18 1 Feb 2023

      srev replied:
      Send him a nice hand written letter. I don't think he reads these comments

  • Comment posted by Jonathan Hornby, at 23:33 31 Jan 2023

    Shelvey was excellent at pinpoint long passes to set up counter attacks, but that doesn't really fit in with our game now under Howe, so the transfer makes sense. Good luck at Forest, Jonjo.

    • Reply posted by Compo, at 05:34 1 Feb 2023

      Compo replied:
      Although i do agree. I think we'll find ourselves in these situations defending a lead as often. Same can be said about Maxi right? Needs space behind.

  • Comment posted by GreenSloth, at 22:58 31 Jan 2023

    All we need now is a cheeky Keylor Navas

  • Comment posted by krispa, at 22:17 31 Jan 2023

    If I had a pound for every original joke made about the size of our squad I’d have £3. Unfortunately everyone is in to recycling nowadays. 🙄

    • Reply posted by Ronan , at 22:55 31 Jan 2023

      Ronan replied:
      Why did the chicken Cross the road? Answer) because he signed for Forrest

  • Comment posted by GreenSloth, at 22:47 31 Jan 2023

    Great signing, just need a Brazilian striker now.

    • Reply posted by Mick, at 23:22 31 Jan 2023

      Mick replied:
      Mirandinha.

  • Comment posted by forestkev, at 23:41 31 Jan 2023

    Wow Keylor Navas . What a great loan deal this . Happy days

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