Teams are beginning to conclude their business ahead of the new campaign, and Nottingham Forest still has a few agreements to complete, both incoming and exiting.
There are a number of players who are surplus to needs across the board, and several clubs are interested in acquiring them.
Clubs across the board are attempting to sign players ahead of the new season, and with the EFL campaign beginning this weekend, things are heating up down there.
Sheffield United may have bought better players this summer than they did a year ago as they prepared to compete in the Premier League.
Callum O’Hare, Kieffer Moore, and Harrison Burrows have been added, while Leicester City’s Harry Souttar joined them on loan yesterday.
You may be wondering why we’re discussing United’s transfer business, but the signing of Souttar yesterday could have a big impact on one Forest player this summer.
The latest Sheffield United signing might leave Forest star in doubt.
Joe Worrall, the captain of the Forest club, is in a bit of a pickle. The Reds want to get rid of him, but they just cannot find a club that would accept him.
Sheffield United is the only club to have made or been associated with a deal to sign Worrall.
Coventry have been informally linked, although they have also strengthened their team this summer.
Chris Wilder’s decision to sign Souttar instead would very certainly rule the Blades out of the competition to recruit Worrall this summer.
Worrall spent the second half of last season on loan with Besiktas, helping them win the Turkish Cup, so it’s surprising that nothing else has happened to him.
The Forest defender was alleged to have had a disagreement with Steve Cooper last season, which prevented him from making the squad in his final months in charge.
However, Worrall is a solid defender, especially at Championship level, and it’s very concerning that United, who wanted him, have now signed someone else.
Worrall will deserve credit when he leaves Forest.
Right now, most fans agree that Worrall should not be part of the Forest group training for the Premier League season.
His consistent top-flight performances can possibly be counted on one hand, and it’s difficult to see him as a Premier League regular right now.
Worrall deserves recognition for his contributions to the football club when the time comes for him to say his farewells.
He cut an emotional figure on the Wembley field during the Play-Off Final victory and has 226 appearances for the football club.
Worrall has progressed from youth superstar to club captain, and as a Hucknall native, he deserves to be recognized for his achievements.
Sheffield United’s purchase of Souttar yesterday is a blow for Worrall.
Coventry have also been linked with a bid for him this summer, although it does not appear probable that the defender’s future is in jeopardy.
