Nottingham Forest are eyeing up a swoop for Norwich City striker Jordan Hugill as their search for attacking options continues, as reported by Football Insider.
The Lowdown: Nottingham Forest build towards 2021/22
Moving into 2021/22, Reds manager Chris Hughton will be desperate to acquire the players he feels are necessary to improve on their 17th-placed finish last term.
Despite not venturing into the transfer market as of yet, the Nottinghamshire giants have been linked with a switch for Watford defender Zian Fleming [Veronica Inside].
Could they now be poised to edge closer to a first summer signing following recent reports?
The Latest: Forest line up proven Championship scorer Hugill
The Championship outfit have been linked with a move for 29-year-old forward Hugill following a Forest source's reveal to Football Insider.
Nottingham Forest are ready to test the water with a bid for the striker, whilst they have placed stock in his proven goalscoring record in the Football League [Football Insider].
The Verdict: Hugill would add firepower to Forest's attack
Hugill could conceivably add some firepower to the Reds' attack as they seek improvement in 2021/22. Across his career, he has registered 82 goal contributions from 278 career appearances, with 71 goals and 11 assists [Transfermarkt].
Most recently, he helped his current employers Norwich to Championship promotion in 2020/21, making five goal contributions in 34 appearances, four goals and one assist [Transfermarkt].
His work can often go unnoticed , something which has been highlighted by his manager Daniel Farke, who stated that Hugill "thinks about the team more than he thinks about himself" in an interview in January 2021 [The PinkUn].
Farke has also described Hugill as a “role model” in recent times, something which is bound to please the City Ground faithful [The PinkUn].
Looking ahead to 2021/22, Nottingham Forest should look to seal the deal for the Canaries attacker before other clubs take an interest and swoop for him.
In other news, this Nottingham Forest legend is linked with a shock behind-the-scenes role at the City Ground.