MX23RW : Saturday, May 18 22:26:06| >> :600:257632:257632:

Report: Nottingham Forest youngster Ben Brereton close to Blackburn Rovers switch

Brereton on verge of Blackburn switch?
© Reuters
Blackburn Rovers are reportedly close to signing Nottingham Forest striker Ben Brereton in an initial loan deal that would become permanent in January.

Blackburn Rovers have reportedly edged closer to signing Nottingham Forest striker Ben Brereton in an initial loan deal with a view to a permanent move in January.

The 19-year-old is deemed one of the brightest young talents at the City Ground, having burst onto the scene last season with his standout display in the 4-2 win over Arsenal in the FA Cup third round.

However, Brereton is yet to feature for Aitor Karanka's side in the current campaign, which has fuelled speculation regarding a switch away from the East Midlands club.

According to Sky Sports News, Rovers have been chasing the promising teenager for a while and are believed to have agreed personal terms ahead of a deal which will cost the Ewood Park club £6m.

Brereton scored six goals in 39 appearances for Forest last season.

ID:334304: cacheID:334304:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1395:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Ben Brereton scores for Nottingham Forest on January 7, 2018
Read Next:
Blackburn launch £6m bid for Brereton?
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
CLeicester CityLeicester463141189414897
3Leeds UnitedLeeds462791081433890
4Southampton462691187632487
5West Bromwich AlbionWest Brom4621121370472375
6Norwich CityNorwich4621101579641573
7Hull City461913146860870
8Middlesbrough46209177162969
9Coventry CityCoventry4617131670591164
10Preston North EndPreston46189195667-1163
11Bristol City461711185351262
12Cardiff CityCardiff46195225370-1762
13Millwall461611194555-1059
14Swansea CitySwansea461512195965-657
15Watford461317166161056
16Sunderland46168225254-256
17Stoke CityStoke461511204960-1156
18Queens Park RangersQPR461511204758-1156
19Blackburn RoversBlackburn461411216074-1453
20Sheffield WednesdaySheff Weds46158234468-2453
21Plymouth ArgylePlymouth461312215970-1151
RBirmingham CityBirmingham461311225065-1550
RHuddersfield TownHuddersfield46918194877-2945
RRotherham UnitedRotherham46512293789-5227


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!