Former Manchester United and England player, Jack Butland, has been denied a Premier League transfer return with Nottingham Forest. The club had identified Butland as the perfect solution to their goalkeeping problems, but their bid was rapidly rejected by Rangers, who made it clear that Butland is not for sale.
Since signing for Rangers on a free transfer from Crystal Palace in the summer, the 30-year-old goalkeeper has been outstanding. He has kept 18 clean sheets in 36 appearances this season and has become a fan favorite among the Gers supporters. His sensational form has even put him in contention for a surprise recall to the England squad for next month’s friendlies against Brazil and Belgium.
Nottingham Forest’s interest in Butland is understandable as they have doubts about their current goalkeepers, Matt Turner and Odysseas Vlachodimos. Turner’s performance in the recent 2-1 defeat against Arsenal did not help his cause, as he made a shocking blunder by allowing the ball to slide between his legs, resulting in a goal for Gabriel Jesus.
However, it seems that Forest will be left disappointed in their pursuit of Butland. Rangers boss Philippe Clement has issued a clear hands-off warning and stated that Forest are wasting their time bidding for his star performer. Clement’s side currently sits second in the Scottish Premiership, five points behind Celtic with a game in hand.
Despite the setback, Butland’s impressive performances have not gone unnoticed. His potential recall to the England squad shows that he is back to his best form and could be an asset for Gareth Southgate’s team. As for Nottingham Forest, they will need to explore other options to address their goalkeeping concerns and find a suitable replacement for Turner and Vlachodimos.
In conclusion, Jack Butland has been denied a Premier League transfer return with Nottingham Forest. Rangers have made it clear that he is not for sale, as he has been outstanding since joining the club in the summer. While Forest’s interest in Butland is understandable, it seems that they will need to look elsewhere to solve their goalkeeping problems. Butland’s impressive performances have also put him in contention for an England squad recall, highlighting his return to top form.