Nottingham Forest defender Joe Worrall is reportedly on his way to Burnley today to undergo a medical with the Clarets, according to sources at the Athletic. The 27-year-old centre-back has had a challenging time winning over Nuno at the City Ground and recently spent the second half of last season on loan at Besiktas in Turkey, where he even managed to win the Turkish Cup. It seems that a move away from Forest was on the horizon for Worrall, and now a drop down to the Championship looks to be in the cards for him.
Burnley is said to be in advanced talks with Forest for a permanent deal for Worrall, with negotiations reaching a point where the defender is now set for a medical examination with the Lancashire club. As he makes his way to the north west for the medical, it appears that Burnley manager Scott Parker may be eyeing Worrall as a potential replacement for Dara O’Shea, who is rumored to be attracting interest from Premier League clubs.
Given Worrall’s extensive experience in the Championship with close to 170 appearances under his belt, he could prove to be a valuable addition to Burnley’s squad. Should he complete the move, Worrall will no doubt be eager to hit the ground running at Turf Moor and make a swift and positive impact under Parker’s guidance. With his wealth of knowledge and expertise in the Championship, Worrall could prove to be a key player for Burnley in the upcoming season.
