Aston Villa are fighting Rangers and West Brom for the services of Nottingham Forest full-back Joe Worrall, according to The Daily Record.
What’s the word?
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce continues to eye further additions in the loan market before the window slams shut next Friday and has shifted his attention towards defensive recruits, as the club close in on signing Yannick Bolasie from Everton.
The Daily Record names Villa as one of three sides eyeing the services of Nottingham Forest starlet Joe Worrall alongside West Brom and Rangers, with the latter reported to be leading the chase for the 6ft 4in England U21 international.
21-year-old Worrall has slipped to fifth-choice in Aitor Karanka’s side after the summer signings of Michael Dawson and Michael Hefele at the City Ground, with Forest prepared to allow the youngster to leave on loan before next Friday’s deadline as a result.
Should Villa move?
Aston Villa have significantly strengthened their attacking depth with the signings of Anwar El Ghazi and the imminent completion of a deal for Yannick Bolasie but Steve Bruce’s side still look frail in certain parts of the defence.
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Mile Jedinak, Tommy Elphick, James Chester and Axel Tuanzebe are currently the four main choices for Bruce in the centre of defence but problems could emerge if any of the quartet pick up an injury or are forced to miss games due to suspension.
Signing Worrall would solve that potential problem and would also present Villa with an exciting talent to utilise, while the 21-year-old also boasts significant experience after making over 50 league appearances so far in his career for Forest.
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