Nottingham Forest are looking at the possibility of signing Arsenal outcast Carl Jenkinson prior to Thursday’s transfer deadline, according to The Sun.
The Reds are keen to add a right-back to their ranks after Tendayi Darikwa picked up a knee injury during training last week.
Negotiations are thought to be underway between Forest and Arsenal, with all parties keen to do a deal.
Arsenal are thought to be willing to allow Jenkinson to leave this summer. He has fallen down the pecking order at the Emirates, although he has featured during their pre-season fixtures.
When he first signed for Arsenal in 2011, he was viewed as one of the brightest young talents in English football.
It’s fair to suggest that the £45,000-a-week performer hasn’t quite scaled the heights that his potential suggested at the Emirates Stadium.
The 27-year-old has made just 70 appearances in eight years with the club. largely playing a peripheral role in North London.
It is fair to suggest that Arsenal fans will be delighted if Jenkinson rocks up on Trentside.
Twitter has boomed from a Gunners perspective since the news of Forest’s interest broke and they can’t wait to see the back of Jenkinson.
Here is a selection of tweets from Arsenal supporters following interest in the man with one England cap:
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