Softfootball understands that Crystal Palace have rejected a bid from Nottingham Forest for goalkeeper Dean Henderson, with the Eagles having no intention of allowing their established No.1 to leave before the transfer window closes.
Palace consider Henderson an important part of their squad and remain committed to keeping the goalkeeper at Selhurst Park. The club’s firm stance means Forest will now have to explore alternative options as they continue looking to strengthen their goalkeeping department.
Henderson has established himself as a key figure for Palace since arriving at the club and remains trusted as their first-choice goalkeeper. His importance to the team has therefore made Palace unwilling to consider a late sale, even with Forest showing concrete interest.
The timing of Forest’s approach is particularly significant, with the Premier League season already underway and clubs having limited time to complete further business before the deadline.
Nottingham Forest’s need for reinforcements comes after an entertaining Premier League encounter with Liverpool yesterday, which ended in a 2-2 draw. Forest will now have to decide whether to continue pursuing another goalkeeper or stick with their existing options.
For Palace, retaining Henderson provides stability between the posts and allows the club to avoid another late squad adjustment. The Eagles appear determined to keep their goalkeeper despite Forest’s proposal.
With Palace rejecting the approach and making their position clear, Henderson’s departure currently looks highly unlikely.
Forest must therefore move quickly if they want to bring in a new goalkeeper before the transfer window closes, while Palace remain confident that Henderson will continue as their first-choice goalkeeper.
