“A very big step up” – Nottingham Forest set sights on signing 14-assist defender: The verdict

This article is part of Football League World’s ‘The Verdict’ series, which provides personal opinions from the FLW writers regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more…

Nottingham Forest are casting their eyes over Forest Green Rovers defender Kane Wilson, as per a report from Bristol Live.

The Reds, who are seemingly looking into Djed Spence replacements, had a great deal of difficulty in the wing-back and full-back positions prior to the start of the campaign.

Bristol City have recently been linked with the flying wing-back, with Wilson netting three goals and providing 14 assists in England’s fourth-tier this season.

Helping his side to promotion, the 22-year-old managed to scoop up the League Two Player of the Season award with his impressive and consistent displays.

Three of our writers here at FLW have shared their thoughts regarding Forest’s interest in Wilson…

Josh Cole 

When you consider that Djed Spence is set to return to Middlesbrough following the culmination of the 2021/22 campaign, Forest will need to bolster their options at right-back this summer.

However, despite the fact that Wilson has managed to provide an impressive total of 17 direct goal contributions for Forest Green in League Two this season, he may not be ready to make the step up in level at this stage of his career.

Furthermore, if Forest achieve promotion to the Premier League, they should be looking at signing players who have experience of delivering the goods in this particular division instead of focusing on securing the services of Wilson.

Therefore, unless Steve Cooper views the 22-year-old as a long-term project, he ought to avoid taking a risk on the full-back.

Adam Jones

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