West Bromwich Albion are reportedly keen on Nottingham Forest defender Joe Worrall.
Joe Worrall in action against Everton’s Joel Robles
According to The Mirror, West Bromwich Albion are interested in signing Nottingham Forest centre back Joe Worrall as a possible successor to Gareth McAuley.
The Baggies have enjoyed a strong campaign this season, and look set to nail down a top half finish, barring a remarkable collapse between now and the end of the season.
Tony Pulis’ men have made real progress this season, and the West Brom boss will be looking to make more smart additions this summer having brought in Jake Livermore, Matt Phillips and Nacer Chadli over the last year.
Now, The Mirror report that West Brom are interested in snapping up Nottingham Forest centre back Joe Worrall, with a view to him becoming Gareth McAuley’s long-term successor at The Hawthorns.
Nottingham Forest’s Joe Worrall in action with Brighton’s Glenn Murray
Worrall, 20, joined Forest in October 2011, and has made his way up through the ranks at the City Ground, become a first-team regular over the course of this season.
The 6ft 4in centre back has made 19 first-team appearances this season, and has earned some comparisons to former Forest youngster and current Hull City centre back Michael Dawson.
Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha in action with West Bromwich Albion’s Gareth McAuley
Worrall looks set for a bit future, and West Brom allegedly want to land him as McAuley’s eventual replacement, given that the Northern Ireland centre back – a great servant over the years – is 38 at the end of the year.
Forest have sold youngsters such as Karl Darlow, Jamaal Lascelles and Oliver Burke in recent times, and whilst fans won’t want to see Worrall join that list, the Baggies could put an offer on the table this summer.
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