Who is Cathal McCarthy? The highly-rated Irishman Nottingham Forest have bid for

Nottingham Forest are showing an interest in Cathal McCarthy.

In fact, Nottingham Forest have already submitted a bid for McCarthy worth a significant seven-figure sum.

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That’s according to the Irish Mirror, who understand the bid has been rejected, but they are expected to return with an improved offer.

So, who is McCarthy? We’ve had a look at his background and whether he’d be ready to play first-team football with Forest.

Cathal McCarthy

Age: 19 (31/08/2006)
Club: Hull City
Place of birth: Caragh, Ireland
Position: Centre-back

McCarthy’s career stats

McCarthy has only made eight professional appearances in England, as he made his breakthrough with Hull City in the Championship last term.

Club	Appearances
University College Dublin	20
Hull City	8
Ireland under-21	3

McCarthy’s career stats

The 19-year-old has already been capped three times by Ireland’s under-21s, operating as a defensive midfielder in one game against Andorra.

What Hull City’s manager has said about McCarthy

Speaking earlier this year, Hull manager Sergej Jakirovic explained that he prevented McCarthy from leaving on loan because he recognised his ability to play in the Championship.

Would McCarthy be ready for Premier League action with Forest?

No, it’s likely that if Forest were to land McCarthy’s signature, he would be sent out on a loan deal to the second tier.

The teenager may even go north of the border, as there are currently two Scottish Premiership sides showing an interest.

Indeed, there is a possibility that Glasner has a close look at him in pre-season before making a decision on his future.

But at this stage, there is still work to be done on the deal, and Hull are reluctant to lose McCarthy, who could be worth a substantial amount in the future.

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