Nottingham Forest nearing swoop for 'exceptional' 6 foot 6 giant after Henderson - report

Nottingham Forest have reportedly agreed on a deal to sign Burnley goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey, according to Football Insider. 

The Reds have already completed the capture of Dean Henderson on loan from Manchester United for the 2022/23 campaign, but they could now be looking to further bolster the goalkeeping department at the City Ground.

Amidst increasing doubts over play-off hero Brice Samba’s future and the departure of American stopper Ethan Hovarth on a season-long loan to Luton Town, Steve Cooper is seemingly desperate to strengthen the options available to him as Forest’s last line of defence.

A fresh report has now suggested that the Welsh manager has done just that with the signing of a compatriot…

As per Football Insider, Forest have ‘agreed a deal’ to sign 35-year-old stopper Hennessey this summer.

It is claimed that a ‘Forest source’ has informed the outlet that the club has ‘secured a full agreement’ to bring the 103-cap Wales veteran to the City Ground.

The report added that the Welshman – who was lauded by commentator Ian Darke for his ‘exceptional’ recent heroics whilst on international duty, earning a standout 9.30 Sofascore rating in making nine saves against Ukraine – is now ‘set to join on a permanent deal’ in the coming days.

This is very much a transfer in the no-risk bracket for Forest, with Henderson almost certain to take over the number one role from Samba, Hennessey will provide a vastly experienced and, judging by his recent international exploits, high-quality backup option.

Valued at just £450,000 and into the final 12 months of a contract at Burnley (Transfermarkt), the fee required to land the 6 foot 6 goalkeeper is likely to be minimal, and therefore it should still leave plenty in the