The Henderson Saga: A Nottingham Forest Deal in Limbo

Henderson’s Return to Nottingham Forest: A Waiting Game

As Manchester United cling to Dean Henderson like a lifeline, Nottingham Forest’s dreams of securing the prodigious goalie are on thin ice. Henderson, aged 26, was the lynchpin Forest were banking on after a remarkable loan spell with them. The keeper is all set and eager to dive back into Forest grounds on a permanent basis.

“Forest could look at other targets,” revealed a source in the know to Football Insider, as Manchester United’s reluctance to let go of Henderson looms like dark clouds over the deal.

Man United’s Goalkeeper Quandary

Manchester United’s hesitation to part ways with any of their goalkeepers is rooted in the uncertainty that envelopes the future of David De Gea, whose contract came to a halt on the 30th of June. This throws a wrench into Forest’s plan to make Henderson their first-choice goalkeeper.

The Verdict

Nottingham Forest might need to shift gears and navigate towards alternative options if Manchester United doesn’t ease their grip on the England International. The Red Devils’ indecisiveness might just force Forest’s hand.

As reported by Football Insider, Forest’s pursuit of Henderson might either culminate in a dream acquisition or have them seeking solace in another guardian between the sticks.

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Patience is being required for Nottingham Forest’s pursuit of top transfer target Dean Henderson.

A deal which, on the face of it, seems easy to do – player wants to come, the Reds want him – is taking time to get sorted. Manchester United’s own goalkeeping situation is delaying any progress being made, with Forest being kept waiting as a result.

But fans are seemingly eager for the club to fill the spot between the posts as soon as they can. For many, it is seen as a priority position for the Reds this summer.

 

As it stands, head coach Steve Cooper is without a No.1 as his squad prepare to return for pre-season training. Henderson and Keylor Navas, who arrived in January to step in when the former suffered a thigh injury, were both on loan and have returned to their parent clubs.

 

It leaves Wayne Hennessey and Ethan Horvath as the senior keepers currently on the books. There is a question mark over the future of Horvath, given he spent last term at Luton Town and is unlikely to want to go back to sitting on the bench at the City Ground.

As part of our Forest Big Forum Survey, NottinghamshireLive asked supporters which position should be the priority for the Reds to strengthen this summer. The results show why the club won’t want to be waiting for too long on Henderson.

Amid more than 3,000 responses, the majority (39 percent) picked out goalkeeper as being the priority position for Forest to strengthen. It is also clear support is needed for Taiwo Awoniyi – with the forward having been missed during a spell on the sidelines – as 15 percent want a striker to be at the top of the shopping list.