Exclusive: Doncaster Rovers, Notts County & Morecambe target Nottingham Forest ace
12/10/2024 06:00 AM
Nottingham Forest forward Joe Gardner is a loan target for Notts County, Doncaster Rovers, Morecambe and Harrogate Town ahead of the January window, sources have told Football Insider.
It is believed the EFL are all weighing up moves for the 19-year-old in the new year.
Gardner has impressed for Forest’s Under-21 side this season, scoring five goals and providing two assists in 12 games – including a stunning hat-trick against Everton at the end of November.
The versatile forward, who has come through the ranks at Forest, made his first-team debut last season in the FA Cup against Bristol City and has been on the bench for several Premier League games.
Forest are considering their options before the window opens but feel Gardner could benefit from going out on loan to gain valuable first-team experience.
A host of EFL clubs are ready to take the young attacker in January to strengthen their attacking options in the new year.
Gardner has made 12 appearances across all competitions this season and has already gained experience against third and fourth-tier sides in the EFL Trophy.
Nottingham Forest starlet Gardner wanted by League Two quartet
He has primarily lined up as a centre-forward during his youth development but can also feature as a winger on both flanks and an attacking midfielder.
The 19-year-old made the bench for Forest’s senior side on seven occasions last term.
Doncaster and Notts County sit third and ninth respectively in League Two and are contenders for promotion to the third tier this term.
Meanwhile, Harrogate and Morecambe sit 19th and 23rd in the fourth tier.
Forest are fifth in the Premier League under Nuno Espirito Santo after beating Man United 3-2 away from home on Saturday (7 December).
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