Nottingham Forest are close to completing a deal for Stade Rennais striker Arnaud Kalimuendo after tabling a formal €30 million (£26 million) offer, according to people familiar with the negotiations. The 23-year-old, who scored 17 goals in Ligue 1 last season, has reached a provisional agreement on personal terms. Final details of the transfer fee and payment structure are being negotiated, but all parties expect the move to be finalised shortly. Forest are also in advanced talks with Ipswich Town over a separate move for winger Omari Hutchinson. The Championship club has accepted an offer in the region of £37 million, rising to about £37.5 million with add-ons. While both the player and Forest are exploring alternative options, sources say the agreement is largely in place, pending final approvals. The double swoop would take Forest’s outlay on the two players to roughly £63 million as the Premier League side looks to strengthen Steve Cooper’s attack before the transfer window closes. Forest have additionally initiated discussions with Juventus for midfielder Douglas Luiz, underscoring an aggressive recruitment drive aimed at consolidating the club’s top-flight status.