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Bruna Reis

Nottingham Forest signing 'close to being completed' as Steve Cooper continues squad rebuild

Nottingham Forest are reportedly closing in on the signing of Burnley goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey.

Hennessey was restricted to just two appearances at Turf Moor last season, with Nick Pope being the first-choice between the sticks in their relegation campaign. The 35-year-old has been deemed as surplus to requirements ahead of this season as new boss Vincent Kompany is keen to sign a new number one following Pope's transfer to Newcastle United.

Although Forest have added Dean Henderson to their ranks as the first choice shot-stopper following the exit of Ethan Hovarth on loan and Brice Samba's departure to Lens, a deal for the Wales international "is close to being completed", according to talkSPORT's Alex Crook. Boss Steve Cooper is apparently keen to have Hennessey as Henderson's back-up.

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