Nottingham Forest attacker attracting interest from the EFL
01/13/2025 03:37 AM
Burton Albion are battling Morecambe and Harrogate Town for Nottingham Forest attacker Joe Gardner, according to journalist Alan Nixon on Patreon.
Burton Albion are keen on landing the attacker on loan for the rest of this season. They are currently sat bottom of the League One table and are 11 points from safety.
Gardner, 19, has caught the eye playing for Nottingham Forest’s Under-21’s so far in this campaign. Football Insider claimed in early December that Notts County and Doncaster Rovers were interested in him.
In this latest update regarding his situation by reporter Nixon on his Patreon page, the Brewers have joined the race for his signature along with Morecambe and Harrogate Town in League Two. Nottingham Forest have a big decision to make on where to send him.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have been flying recently and are sat in the top four in the Premier League as they eye Champions League football.
Burton Albion eye Joe Gardner at Nottingham Forest
Burton Albion could see Gardner as someone to bolster their attacking department.
They need to add some firepower to their ranks to stand any chance of staying up.
The Brewers have recently turned to former Blackburn Rovers and Bradford City boss Gary Bowyer as their manager.
Gardner has been on the books at Nottingham Forest for his whole career to date.
He has risen up through the academy ranks at The City Ground and has been a regular for the Reds at various different youth levels.
The prospect has played once for the first-team so far and initially broke into their Under-18’s before making the step up into the development squad.
Gardner has made 43 appearances for the latter and has chipped in with five goals and three assists.
He penned a contract extension back in December 2023 and Nottingham Forest’s Head of Academy Chris McGuane said: “We are equally delighted that Joe has decided to commit his future to the club and signed a new contract.
“Joe is a talented player and a respected young man who deserves the opportunity to extend his time with us. We all look forward to continuing our journey with Joe in the years to come.”
What now for Burton Albion target?
Time will tell whether Burton Albion will be able to get Gardner amid Morecambe and Harrogate Town’s interest.
The Brewers are back in action this weekend with an away trip to Crawley Town.
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