Nottingham Forest are closing in on a second raid on Man Utd, with a reporter claiming a loan with a conditional option that would become an obligation to buy is “on the verge” of being agreed.
Nott’m Forest have already signed one Red Devils star this summer, with Sweden winger Anthony Elanga joining in a £15m deal.
However, Steve Cooper’s side are determined to make it a double, with an agreement to re-sign goalkeeper Dean Henderson understood to be close.
The 26-year-old looks destined to leave Man Utd after Erik ten Hag signed Andre Onana to replace David de Gea.
As such, if Henderson were to remain at Old Trafford, he’d be left playing second fiddle to Onana.
Henderson impressed while loaned to Forest last season before a serious thigh injury curtailed his season.
However, he shone when fit and Forest are determined to bring Henderson back on board.
The Manchester Evening News reported on Friday that United are ‘receptive’ to a loan deal providing it contained an obligation to buy.
Per the report, United would also insist the deal be structured in a way thatPer the report, United would also insist the deal be structured in a way that ensured they receive the transfer fee ahead of the January transfer window. The obvious implication there is Ten Hag would like the freedom to strengthen in January if there is a pressing need.
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