Antonio Conte delivers verdict on Nottingham Forest transfer business, describes Marinakis in 2 words

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Nottingham Forest host Tottenham Hotspur at the City Ground on Sunday afternoon.

The Reds have enjoyed a decent start to life back in the Premier League, picking up four points.

Meanwhile, Tottenham have won two and drawn one of their opening three games.

Both teams have been busy in the summer transfer window too.

Forest have brought in 17 players so far, while Spurs have made seven new signings.

The City Ground has been a fortress this calendar year, with only Liverpool going there and getting a win.

However, Steve Cooper’s charges will be up against one of the strongest front lines in the English game.

In addition, Tottenham boast one of the best managers in world football right now.

Only Manchester City and Liverpool have gained more points than Spurs since Antonio Conte took over last October.

Conte, speaking at his press conference on Friday afternoon, was asked about Forest’s transfer business.

Football.london asked him whether he had ever brought in as many players as the Reds have, and whether it makes things harder in terms of preparation.

Honestly, I don’t like to speak about other clubs and the way they go and try to work.

“Every club tries to work in the best possible way.

“I think Nottingham Forest did a great transfer market and to have a lot of signings can help them.

“For sure they want to keep in the Premier League and this is very clear.”

Conte then praised Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis and name-checked Jesse Lingard, while also praising the squad as a whole.

“I think the owner is really strong and yeah… we’re talking about a really good team,” he continued.

“Lingard now is playing there and the whole team is really good.”