“Would be an excellent signing” – Fulham set sights on influential Nottingham Forest player: 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…

Fulham are looking into the possibility of striking a deal with Nottingham Forest defender Joe Worrall, as per a report from The Sun. 

The impressive defender featured 39 times in the normal 46-game season, proving to once again be an integral part of the Forest squad.

Worrall is also being monitored by Leicester City and West Ham, but if the Reds do manage to secure promotion when they meet Huddersfield Town in the play-off final on Sunday, then it is likely that he will stay in Nottingham. 

Appearing 182 times for the Reds, Worrall has been a mainstay in the Forest side for a number of years and is continuing to progress at an exciting rate. 

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

Billy Mulley 

You can certainly see why Forest are looking into securing a move for Worrall, as he possess Premier League quality already, and there is scope for him to continue improving.

Playing with so much maturity already, the Reds defender is closing in on 200 Championship appearances, and when combined with his ability, that justifies a move to the top-flight.

A move to the Premier League, and where that destination might be, will depend on how Forest fare up during the Championship play-off final, with the 25-year-old’s future perhaps adding an extra incentive on Sunday’s clash – That is if they need any more motivation of course.

Given that Fulham strictly operated with four at the back this season, and combined with Tosin Adarabioyo’s ever-presence in the side,