Overview
- Forest confirmed a short‑term deal for Manchester City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega, unveiling him before the Palace match though he was not eligible to play.
- Angus Gunn made his debut at half‑time after Matz Sels went off with a suspected groin issue, while Callum Hudson‑Odoi was withdrawn with a shoulder problem; both will have scans.
- Neco Williams was sent off for handball and Ismaila Sarr converted the penalty to earn Crystal Palace a 1-1 draw, leaving Williams facing a ban that heightens the need for full‑back cover.
- Dyche is pursuing a striker, a left‑back and a midfielder on deadline day, with reported hurdles on several targets including Davide Frattesi, Robin Gosens, Mathias Olivera and a rebuffed £14m bid for Celtic’s Arne Engels.
- Forest do not expect major sales, with confirmation that Oleksandr Zinchenko’s loan has been cut short, and they hold a six‑point cushion above the Premier League relegation zone.