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title: "Exclusive: Pundit predicts Nottingham Forest exit for Joe Worrall"
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author: "Caleb Sage"
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published: "2021-05-07T05:45:41Z"
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# Exclusive: Pundit predicts Nottingham Forest exit for Joe Worrall

**Former Premier League midfielder Lee Hendrie has told [The Transfer Tavern](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/) in an exclusive interview that he expects Joe Worrall to leave Nottingham Forest this summer.**

This comes after The Sun’s [Alan Nixon](https://twitter.com/reluctantnicko/status/1388791553485901828?s=20) reported that West Ham are interested in signing the 24-year-old defender.

While it has been a lacklustre campaign in the [Championship](https://www.efl.com/clubs-and-competitions/sky-bet-championship/league-table/) for Forest this season, with Chris Hughton’s men closer to the relegation zone than the play-off spots, Worrall will be able to take some positives away on an individual level.

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He has been one of the side’s better performers, recording one of the highest average ratings in the squad on [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/174/Show/England-Nottingham-Forest) this term.

And now Hendrie would not be surprised to see him leave the City Ground when the transfer window opens amid West Ham’s reported interest.

When asked by **TT** if he could see Worrall departing in the summer, the ex-Aston Villa player said:

*“Yeah, he’s a player that’s had a really good season and Nottingham Forest haven’t been anywhere near what they can be.*

*“If you’re standing out and performing in a side that’s not been doing particularly well, you know, you’re going to form that bit of attraction.*

*“I think he’s been a standout player in the Championship this season.“*

As well as West Ham, [Burnley and Championship winners Norwich City](https://twitter.com/reluctantnicko/status/1388791553485901828?s=20) are also said to be keen on the English centre-back.