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Wolves star Willy Boly is 'really close' to joining Nottingham Forest after he BOYCOTTED Sunday's game against Newcastle in a bid to force a move away, as Steve Cooper's side hope to complete an astounding 19th summer signing 'within the next 24 hours'

Nottingham Forest are closing in on an incredible 19th signing of the transfer window, as they 'approach a deal for Wolves centre back Willy Boly'.

It comes after Boly refused to play in his side's 1-1 draw with Newcastle on Sunday in an attempt to force a move away from the club.

Speaking after the game, manager Bruno Lage said: 'He has a proposal in his hands and he wants to go, that is my feeling when I talk to him.

Wolves defender Willy Boly is now 'really close' to joining Nottingham Forest
Bruno Lage revealed that the centre back refused to play against Newcastle on Sunday

'I told him I need a top player like you on the bench and afterwards he makes his decision.