Nottingham Forest are completing their squad ahead of the transfer season, and the club is still looking to offload a number of players.
Although the Reds have only bought six new players this summer, they are still suffering the impact of a frantic few months since returning to the Premier League.
Emmanuel Dennis, Joe Worrall, and Josh Bowler will all be permitted to leave the club if offers are received before the transfer deadline.
Then there’s the B-Team, which is riddled with players who could benefit from loan stints away from the club – or, in some circumstances, would welcome the opportunity to move on permanently.
Alex Mighten is one player who hasn’t done much in pre-season, and a new update has come on how Forest feel about the young forward.
Nottingham Forest make an Alex Mighten decision.
The dynamic forward has slid under the radar after returning from a loan spell with Port Vale, and Forest are set to transfer him.
According to The Athletic, Forest is preparing to assess Mighten’s options, with clubs in Belgium, Germany, and Denmark considering approaches.
Mighten, who was born in America, now wants to play for the USMNT and understands that he must first play football.
The 22-year-old has outgrown B-Team football and needs to move somewhere where he can play consistently in a position that fits him.
With Callum Hudson-Odoi and Anthony Elanga in Forest’s first-team setup, there is no prospect of breaking into the senior ranks anytime soon.
Gary Brazil praised Mighten during his time with the Forest academy, and he has the potential to be a player if he gets regular game time.
Mighten has failed during loan stints.
It’s difficult not to sympathize with Mighten, especially given that Darren Moore played a significant role in both of his disastrous loan periods.
Moore moved him to Sheffield Wednesday, which should have been a terrific move for him, but his system never suited him.
He was frequently entrusted with playing as a wing-back or through the middle, which limited his best qualities.
Mighten was already on loan at Port Vale when Moore took over as manager last season, and he struggled in his new style.
It’s unfortunate that things haven’t worked out for him during his occasional absences from the club, and his development has slowed slightly.
Mighten will face a difficult decision, but he hopes to win a decent move away from the club this summer and resume showcasing his tremendous ability.
