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Aidan Gilbride

Nottingham Forest 'join race' to sign Liverpool's Ben Doak

Nottingham Forest reportedly are keen to sign Liverpool and Scotland forward Ben Doak.

The Scotland international spent last season on loan at Championship side Middlesbrough in a bid to continue his development with regular first-team minutes. Here, he scored three goals and provided seven assists.

The winger, 19, played during Liverpool's pre-season match against Preston North End on Sunday. 

However, it's not yet known if Arne Slot will find Doak a spot for frequent enough game time in the season ahead.

Express Sport reports that Nottingham Forest are one of a few clubs interested in signing Doak. 

It's said that the Premier League champions and Doak are open to parting ways and the Reds would be open to receiving offers of £25m and above to seal any deal.

Forest are in the market for a new electric winger after the recently departed Anthony Elanga, who just secured a move to Newcastle for £55m.

Forest are the latest in a long line of potential suitors for Doak and will face other interested parties in Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Everton and long-time admirers, Brentford. Elsewhere, PSV Eindhoven and clubs in Spain are also reportedly interested in his services.

The Ayrshire teenager began his career at his hometown club of Dalry Rovers before playing at youth level for Ayr United and Celtic.

He featured for Celtic’s senior squad on two occasions before securing a dream move down to Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool at just 16 years old. Just over a year later, he signed his first professional contract with the Anfield club.

In his appearances at international level in 2024, he impressed many and stood out in the eyes of the Tartan Army fanbase. 

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