The Forest manager is hoping to sign Watson on a free transfer this week.
Ben Watson of Watford in action
Nottingham Forest fell to defeat in the Championship again today, as they lost 2-0 to Fulham, despite putting i0n a much improved performance.
After the game the Nottingham Forest boss Aitor Karanka has been discussing the potential signing of Ben Watson from Watford. He had his contract rescinded at Vicarage Road on transfer deadline day ahead of a potential switch to the City Ground.
Nottingham Forest’s manager Aitor Karanka looks on
A deal certainly looks like it will be done but Karanka was not ready to divulge too much information about the deal. He told BBC Radio Nottingham:
“I don’t know. We’ll have to wait a bit. The squad we have now is really good. If Ben is here he knows he’s coming to a good squad.”
Ben Watson of Watford is closed down by Shinji Okazaki of Leicester City
Watson would be a great addition to the Forest team, adding to the club’s long list of recent recruits. The experienced midfielder has played at a high level on a number of occasions with several different clubs and would bring some nous and tenacity to the heart of the Forest midfield if he does indeed arrive.
Karanka is playing it cool and keeping his cards close to his chest but Forest fans will hope to see Watson come through the door sooner rather than later.
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