‘The signing makes sense’ – Nottingham Forest cast eyes over EFL star: 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 currently scouting AFC Wimbledon’s Jack Rudoni, as per a report from TEAMtalk. 

The report states that half of the Championship are currently watching the exciting midfielder, with Fulham, Hull City, Luton Town, Swansea City and West Brom also in pursuit.

As well as the divisional competition Forest seem set to face, Burnley, Leeds United and Wolves scouts are also keeping an eye on the 20-year-old’s development.

Scoring seven times and assisting a further three in the league this season, Rudoni has emerged as one of the stars of the third-tier.

Rudoni primarily operates as a winger, however, he is more than competent when deployed as a number 10.

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

George Dagless

I think he’s worth a look.

He’s a talented young footballer that under the right stewardship could become a real player.

That’s not to say Mark Robinson hasn’t been good for him, of course, as it is clear that he has had an impact on Rudoni but playing higher up would naturally be the next best step for him.

And that said, I can’t think of many better managers than Steve Cooper to help a player with that next step right now.

Of course, a Jurgen Klopp or Pep Guardiola would improve Rudoni but he’s not going to be going to their clubs soon, you have to look at a realistic next step and Forest is certainly one.

And, that said, in Cooper they have a manager whose CV at improving young players is tried and tested – I think