Nottingham Forest set to rival Sunderland for midfield duo as ex-Black Cat nears Steve Bruce transfer link-up
Nottingham Forest set to rival Sunderland for midfield duo as ex-Black Cat nears Steve Bruce transfer link-up
Nottingham Forest look set to rival Sunderland for a pair of prospective midfield signings, according to transfer reports.
The Black Cats have been linked with a wide array of targets in the aftermath of their promotion to the Premier League last month, with Kristjaan Speakman and his recruitment cohort expected to be busy in the market as they look to build a squad capable of staving of relegation next term.
In that regard, one of the more eye-catching names linked with a potential move to the Stadium of Light in recent weeks has been that of England international and Sunderland academy graduate Jordan Henderson according to an update from the Daily Mail however, Forest – as well as French giants Marseille – are also keeping tabs on the veteran talent, who could be allowed to leave current club Ajax for nothing over the coming weeks due to a clause in his contract.
The midfielder has been linked with a number of English teams in recent weeks, with Sunderland, Leeds United, Fulham, Bournemouth, and Newcastle United all said to be keen, and Leeds supposedly having already held talks with the player’s representatives.
Indeed, the Strasbourg captain’s exit remains widely anticipated, with club president Marc Keller stating: “There’s one player who should leave, based on a promise I made to him two years ago, and that’s our captain Habib Diarra. When he extended his contract, we told him he was extending it, but that he wouldn’t leave until June 2025. So, if we get an attractive offer for him and for us, he could leave.”
