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Luke Pawley

Nottingham Forest 'targeting' second Premier League goalkeeper amid Man Utd transfer talk

Nottingham Forest are "targeting" a move for Fulham goalkeeper George Wickens in the summer transfer window.

Forest are reportedly keen to sign Dean Henderson on a permanent basis from Manchester United, with the Reds loanee expected to leave Old Trafford in the coming months.

Henderson was a regular at the City Ground before injury disrupted his season and he was replaced by Paris Saint-Germain loanee Keylor Navas at the end of January.

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But with Forest said to be interested in making Henderson a full-time Forest player, the Daily Mail report that Steve Cooper is eyeing another Premier League goalkeeper as cover.

They say the head coach is interested in signing 21-year-old Fulham stopper George Wickens, who is the third choice stopper at Craven Cottage behind Bernd Leno and Marek Rodak. He is said to have interest from Southampton and Luton Town, but a move to Forest could prove the most appealing.

Forest have Wayne Hennessey on their books at the City Ground, while Nicky Hogarth, 21, and 22-year-old George Shelvey - who has recently signed a new contract - are also capable cover.

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