Millwall Football Club is set to miss out on signing AFC Wimbledon starlet Junior Nkeng to Nottingham Forest, according to reporter Graeme Bailey on X. The 19-year-old Spain-born man broke into AFC Wimbledon's first-team in League One last season and made 30 appearances in all competitions, 24 of which came in the league, and he chipped in with two goals.
What happened to Junior Nkeng?
Junior Nkeng is poised to sign for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League for an initial £850,000 fee that is expected to rise to around £1million. QPR, Millwall, and Norwich City have all been mentioned as suitors, but it appears a switch to Nottingham Forest is too good to turn down for him.
Why it matters for Millwall Football Club
Millwall Football Club is currently 2nd in the Championship, 3 points, 1W-0D-0L from 1 games, recent form W. They have been busy on the recruitment front, but it seems they will have to look elsewhere for reinforcements between now and the end of the transfer window on Tuesday 1st September. Goals this season: 2 scored, 0 conceded (+2 goal difference).
What comes next for Millwall Football Club?
The Verdict: Junior Nkeng may struggle for minutes at Nottingham Forest due to strong competition for his position. It wouldn't be a surprise to see the Reds loan him straight back out again. A switch to QPR, Millwall, or Norwich City would probably suit him more, but it would be hard to reject a transfer to the City Ground.
