Dean Henderson closing in on Nottingham Forest loan move with Steve Cooper set to sign the Manchester United goalkeeper until the end of the season amid doubts over Brice Samba’s future
- Nottingham Forest are on course to seal the loan capture of Dean Henderson
- The Man United goalkeeper is expected to join Forest until the end of the season
- Steve Cooper has moved for Henderson with Brice Samba’s future in doubt
Nottingham Forest are on course to seal the loan capture of Dean Henderson from Manchester United this week.
The two clubs are finalising details of the agreement, which will be a straight season-long move, with all parties keen to get a deal tied up.
Forest moved for Henderson amid doubts over the future of promotion-winning goalkeeper Brice Samba.
Samba, who is keen to return to France, is wanted by Lens and Nantes.
Nottingham Forest are on course to seal the loan capture of Dean Henderson from Man United
Steve Cooper has moved for Henderson with Brice Samba’s future at Forest in doubt
With his experience for club and country, landing England keeper Henderson would be a major coup for Forest ahead of their return to the Premier League.
Among his seasons of consistent football so far was a successful loan at Sheffield United when Henderson was central to their impressive 2019/20 campaign, their first back in the top flight after a lengthy absence and which ended with a ninth-placed finish.
He then returned to Old Trafford the following season and played a big part in Manchester United finishing second but is now on the verge of moving to the City Ground in order to secure more regular football.
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