Sheffield United 'open talks' over Nottingham Forest defender previously linked with Leeds United

Tom Coates
By Tom Coates
Published 19th Jun 2024, 10:16 BST
Sheffield United have reportedly opened talks with Nottingham Forest regarding defender Joe Worrall.

The 27-year-old has spent his entire career on Forest’s books, although his days at the City Ground appear numbered. He was heavily linked with a move to the Blades in January, while Leeds United were also credited with interest.

Forest ended up sanctioning a temporary switch to Turkey, where he ended the 2023/24 season at Besiktas. Now back in England, Worrall appears set for another move.

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According to TEAMtalk, Blades boss Chris Wilder is among Worrall’s admirers and Sheffield United are said to have entered discussions about a potential move to Bramall Lane.

Joe Worrall does not appear to have a future at Nottingham Forest. Image: ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty ImagesJoe Worrall does not appear to have a future at Nottingham Forest. Image: ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images
Joe Worrall does not appear to have a future at Nottingham Forest. Image: ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images

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Defensive reinforcements are thought to be a priority for Wilder having seen his side leak a staggering amount of goals as they fell out of the Premier League.

Worrall boasts a wealth of experience and has a promotion from the Championship on his CV, having helped Forest reach the top flight in 2022. Reports suggested he was close to joining Sheffield United in January, only for the move to fall through.

He has made a total of 226 appearances for Forest, while he has also represented Dagenham & Redbridge and Rangers on loan.

Related topics:Joe WorrallNottingham ForestChris WilderTurkeyBlades

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