**Nottingham Forest`s** attempts to acquire **Dilane Bakwa**, the 22-year-old **RC Strasbourg Alsace** forward, have been unsuccessful as their bids were rejected. Although Forest maintains an interest in the France youth international, they are no longer considered the frontrunners for his signature.
Bakwa played a crucial role in Strasbourg securing a spot in the UEFA Europa Conference League last season. Despite the club`s aspirations to build on that success, a transfer for the young forward has been a persistent possibility throughout the current window. Strasbourg has set a valuation of **€35 million** for Bakwa, a figure that no club has yet managed to match.
However, this situation appears to be changing. **Leeds United** have reportedly taken the lead in the race to sign Bakwa and are prepared to meet Strasbourg`s asking price. While there is optimism that the newly promoted side can finalize the deal, **Nottingham Forest** is still considered to be in contention. Additionally, the French forward has attracted interest and received approaches from German clubs this summer.
