Signing a new goalkeeper will be among the top priorities for Nottingham Forest this transfer window as they are set to lose Brice Samba.
The Congo-born keeper's current contract at the club will expire at the end of this month. According to The Athletic, he has declined an offer for an extension as he wants to leave the club.
The 28-year-old has been the Reds' first-choice goalkeeper since his move from Caen in 2019. He has played 125 league games for the Central-Midlands club across the last three seasons. Samba's departure will be a massive blow for the club as they prepare for their return to life in the Premier League after 23 years.
On that note, here's a list of three goalkeepers Nottingham Forest could target in this transfer window.
#1 Dean Henderson
According to Fabrizio Romano, Nottingham Forest have opened talks with Manchester United to sign Dean Henderson. The Reds want the Englishman on a season-long loan spell with an option to buy.
Henderson has struggled for his game time at Old Trafford in the presence of David De Gea. He started just three games in all competitions last season, none of which came in the league.
According to reports, the 25-year-old goalkeeper wants to move away from Old Trafford in search of regular football next season. Newcastle United are another club who have shown interest in signing Henderson as per 90min.
#2 Nick Pope
Nick Pope has been a consistent performer for Burnley since his move from Charlton Athletic in the summer transfer window of 2016.
He has played 141 league games for the Clarets so far, keeping 41 clean sheets in the process. Pope was included in the 2019-20 PFA Team of the Season and has also won the Burnley Player of the Season accolade twice in his career.
The 30-year-old enjoyed a decent 2021-22 season despite the Clarlets' relegation from the Premier League. Pope made 36 appearances in the league last term, registering 42 high claims, 121 saves and 28 sweeper clearances.
According to the Daily Mail, Burnley are demanding a transfer fee in the region of £40 million to sell their star stopper. The transfer fee could force Nottingham Forest to pursue other targets.
#3 Sam Johnstone
Sam Johnstone will leave West Brom Albion following the expiration of his contract at the club and will be a free agent in the summer transfer window.
The 29-year-old, who is considered one of the most talented English goalkeepers of his generation, joined West Brom from Manchester United in the summer of 2018.
Johnstone played 167 games in all competitions during his time at the Hawthrows, keeping 45 clean sheets. He won the West Brom Player of the Season award during the 2020-21 season.
According to Sky Sports, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the England international. Nottingham Forest will have a tough job on their hands if they are to convince Johnstone to join them.
itzERASTUS
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itzERASTUS
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what about the goalkeeper that brought them from championship to Premier league huh. very ungrateful club 💔 you guys want to push him to packing order. because you think you have come to stay in Epl right never to worry much you guys only got one season to spend and off you go back to EFL championship. Nonsense 😡😡😡😡
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itzERASTUS
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what about the goalkeeper that brought them from championship to Premier league huh. very ungrateful club 💔 you guys want to push him to packing order. because you think you have come to stay in Epl right never to worry much you guys only got one season to spend and off you go back to EFL championship. Nonsense 😡😡😡😡
and how much are they giving him to renew his contract you that know how to read before you comment. he can't just reject a new contract. what lead that huh answer as well
itzERASTUS
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what about the goalkeeper that brought them from championship to Premier league huh. very ungrateful club 💔 you guys want to push him to packing order. because you think you have come to stay in Epl right never to worry much you guys only got one season to spend and off you go back to EFL championship. Nonsense 😡😡😡😡
Go and tell your father that fooll
ChukaSage
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what about the goalkeeper that brought them from championship to Premier league huh. very ungrateful club 💔 you guys want to push him to packing order. because you think you have come to stay in Epl right never to worry much you guys only got one season to spend and off you go back to EFL championship. Nonsense 😡😡😡😡
Did you read the article at all? The keeper was offered a new deal and he declined. what's ungrateful here. Tsw annoying
ziaacilmnu
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what about the goalkeeper that brought them from championship to Premier league huh. very ungrateful club 💔 you guys want to push him to packing order. because you think you have come to stay in Epl right never to worry much you guys only got one season to spend and off you go back to EFL championship. Nonsense 😡😡😡😡
your comment is nonsense!
rowbelmrz
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what about the goalkeeper that brought them from championship to Premier league huh. very ungrateful club 💔 you guys want to push him to packing order. because you think you have come to stay in Epl right never to worry much you guys only got one season to spend and off you go back to EFL championship. Nonsense 😡😡😡😡
Samba is a highly rated player . Top clubs are targeting him . Chelsea , Spurs included . He ofcos chooses UCL football over Nott Forest . And his contract is running out . So he'll leave this summer .
hahemstyz
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okay you read for me
They are about to lose him because he refuse to sign a new contract with forest read before you write
yipbdeikpz
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what about the goalkeeper that brought them from championship to Premier league huh. very ungrateful club 💔 you guys want to push him to packing order. because you think you have come to stay in Epl right never to worry much you guys only got one season to spend and off you go back to EFL championship. Nonsense 😡😡😡😡
Read the article first before commenting
itzERASTUS
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what about the goalkeeper that brought them from championship to Premier league huh. very ungrateful club 💔 you guys want to push him to packing order. because you think you have come to stay in Epl right never to worry much you guys only got one season to spend and off you go back to EFL championship. Nonsense 😡😡😡😡
that my point ☝️ from being the first choice now to second choice is so bad bro. they should give him the chance to show Epl his worth
IPEN17
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i hear you when last did they appear in Epl last? my Friend they should reward their goalkeeper by leaving him as first choice manh he brought them this far so he deserves every right to remain number one goalkeeper. or he was not good when he is in EFL championship if i may ask you?
I think so, if he's better, then they would have allow him to continue
IPEN17
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FOREST has come to not only to stay but to face Europe. A very familiar face in Europe, far better than Arsenal, Spurs and Man City and much better than Spurs in EPL. Their targets tells it all. Henderson with the hunger of being a deputy to De Gea will want to prove himself while their qualification hero shots stopper will deputies him, making them them ready for the EPL challenge for 2022/23 season.
itzERASTUS
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Mind you, forest has a status that can keep them in EPL for as long as possible. Don't forget, Europe knows them better than city, Spurs and Arsenal all combined.
i hear you when last did they appear in Epl last? my Friend they should reward their goalkeeper by leaving him as first choice manh he brought them this far so he deserves every right to remain number one goalkeeper. or he was not good when he is in EFL championship if i may ask you?
itzERASTUS
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what about the goalkeeper that brought them from championship to Premier league huh. very ungrateful club 💔 you guys want to push him to packing order. because you think you have come to stay in Epl right never to worry much you guys only got one season to spend and off you go back to EFL championship. Nonsense 😡😡😡😡
if i may ask you the goalkeeper They and going for is backup goalkeeper huh? so they will buy Dean or pop to come seat on the bench i lol 😂
itzERASTUS
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what about the goalkeeper that brought them from championship to Premier league huh. very ungrateful club 💔 you guys want to push him to packing order. because you think you have come to stay in Epl right never to worry much you guys only got one season to spend and off you go back to EFL championship. Nonsense 😡😡😡😡
okay you read for me
IPEN17
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what about the goalkeeper that brought them from championship to Premier league huh. very ungrateful club 💔 you guys want to push him to packing order. because you think you have come to stay in Epl right never to worry much you guys only got one season to spend and off you go back to EFL championship. Nonsense 😡😡😡😡
Mind you, forest has a status that can keep them in EPL for as long as possible. Don't forget, Europe knows them better than city, Spurs and Arsenal all combined.
Vamilmnosy
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what about the goalkeeper that brought them from championship to Premier league huh. very ungrateful club 💔 you guys want to push him to packing order. because you think you have come to stay in Epl right never to worry much you guys only got one season to spend and off you go back to EFL championship. Nonsense 😡😡😡😡
you didn't even read the article 🙄
itzERASTUS
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what about the goalkeeper that brought them from championship to Premier league huh. very ungrateful club 💔 you guys want to push him to packing order. because you think you have come to stay in Epl right never to worry much you guys only got one season to spend and off you go back to EFL championship. Nonsense 😡😡😡😡
ManUnited-Red
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This club would be cooking next year 🚬
Kuaimoprty
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Nick Pope is my choice.
Hipbcdmrt
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All the 3 Keepers are England Golies.
chidan869
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