Henderson swaps United for City Ground in loan to Forest
Goalkeeper Dean Henderson has completed his season-long loan switch to Nottingham Forest from Manchester United.
Having made headway in his battle with David De Gea to become No. 1 at Old Trafford during the 202021 season, the 25-year-old played second fiddle last term.
Henderson’s issues after contracting Covid-19 in pre-season did not help in that fight in a campaign that ended with just three United appearances across all competitions.
He has now joined promoted Forest in search of regular first-team football, having flourished between the sticks during previous loan spells at Sheffield United between 2018 and 2020.
“I’m absolutely delighted to be joining such a fantastic club with an amazing set of fans and a wonderful history,” Henderson said. “I want to thank the manager and owners at Nottingham Forest for the great opportunity to play for this club in their first season back in the Premier League.”
Birmingham City have parted company with manager Lee Bowyer amid uncertainty regarding a proposed takeover at St Andrew’s.
Bowyer was in charge for 16 months, steering the club to safety after his appointment in March 2020 and then guiding them to 20th place in the Sky Bet Championship last term.
But with pre-season preparations already under way, Bowyer’s contract has been terminated.
“The Board of Directors believe this to be the necessary course of action and have acted swiftly ahead of the 2022/23 campaign,” a club statement said.
The decision comes with the club’s owners looking to sell up. Former Watford owner Laurence Bassini had
been in talks over a deal, but his period of exclusivity has expired after he missed a number of deadlines.
Bassini had made clear he intended to replace Bowyer if he took over the club.
The club’s ownership status was not mentioned in yesterday’s statement confirming the 45-yearold’s exit, with last season’s results cited as the reason for the decision.