Nottingham Forest have reportedly submitted an official bid for Matt Turner as the USMNT goalkeeper nears Arsenal exit.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Nottingham Forest have submitted their first official bid for Arsenal’s backup goalkeeper, Matt Turner. Talks are advancing with Arsenal over a proposed permanent transfer for the USMNT international, who is deemed surplus to requirements at the Emirates.
Steve Cooper’s side are in the market for a goalkeeper after Dean Henderson returned to Manchester United following his season-long loan at the City Ground. The same goes for PSG shot-stopper Keylor Navas, who was brought in as a stop-gap after Henderson suffered an injury mid-season and has now returned to the French capital.
Now that they have secured their top-flight status, Forest want to land their own number-one keeper instead of relying on loans again. Forest have been linked with a move to bring Henderson back to the City Ground. However, they have now broadened their radar and are considering capitalising on a market opportunity by signing Arsenal’s Turner for a relatively reasonable price.
Turner joined Arsenal last summer, ending an eight-year stay at MLS side New England Revolution. However, he has endured a frustrating time in north London, playing second fiddle to first-choice shot-stopper Aaron Ramsdale.
Nottingham Forest want to sign Matt Turner from Arsenal as well as Dean Henderson from Manchester United.
All parties involved are driven to get both deals done. ✅
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In that time, the 29-year-old has made just seven appearances for the Gunners, all of which have come in the Europa League or FA Cup, meaning he is still hunting for his first piece of Premier League action.
Arsenal are keen to bring Brentford’s David Raya as quality competition for Ramsdale and have already submitted an official bid to Brentford. Raya’s potential arrival could have a domino effect on Turner’s future at the Emirates, as the USMNT international does not want to become the third-choice goalkeeper, behind Aaron Ramsdale and the Spaniard.
The American keeper is a full-fledged USMNT international, now viewed as the country’s number one after starring at both the Gold Cup and CONCACAF Nations League, the latter of which they won.
It had been presumed that with fresh interest in Turner and advanced talks, Forest had moved on from Henderson. However, according to Sky Sports’ Dharmesh Sheth, Steve Cooper actually wants to add two quality keepers. The Garibaldi view Henderson as number one and would make a push before the end of the transfer window closes, with Turner providing competition.
Next season is all about progress for Forest. Henderson is a great talent, while Turner has a wealth of experience on the big stage. And by signing both Turner and Henderson for their goalkeeping department, they would be making a serious statement of intent to those teams around them.
