The Forest boss told the club's official website: "A game like this is just what we need to sharpen us up for the challenge that will lie ahead and I'm sure it will be a big attraction to our supporters."
Many people believe the friendly could be part of a deal to take Andy Reid to White Hart Lane similar to the Jermaine Jenas transfer to Newcastle.
Forest will also play Linclon City at Sincil Bank on Saturday 24 July following their tour of the United States which includes a friendly against DC United.