(Credit: Hasan Karim - Breaking Media/Rangers)
(Credit: Hasan Karim - Breaking Media/Rangers)
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Exclusive: Nottingham Forest agree deal to sign Rangers sensation Blaine McClure

Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent
Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent

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Nottingham Forest have agreed a deal to sign Rangers sensation Blaine McClure, sources have told Football Insider.

An announcement regarding the 18-year-old defensive midfielder's switch to the City Ground is expected imminently, after the deal has been finalised.

Sources say that McClure will move to Forest on an initial loan, with a view to a permanent transfer in the future.

The Northern Ireland Under-19 international joined Rangers from Northern Ireland club Linfield in the summer of 2023, but never made an appearance for the first team.

Russell Martin sat in the Ibrox dugout
McClure is set to leave Rangers (Credit: Imago)

Nottingham Forest secure talented midfielder

McClure is regarded as an exciting young talent, not only within Rangers but also by many in his native Northern Ireland.

The midfielder has progressed through the age groups for his national side, and is currently playing at Under-19 level, where he has won 12 caps.

During the second half of last season, McClure was given his first taste of senior football in Scotland, during a loan spell at Kelty Hearts in League One.

The teenager started 10 league games for the Scottish side, but is now set for a switch to England as he joins the youth set-up at Nottingham Forest.

Nottingham Forest eye 'big-name' manager

Nottingham Forest - Nuno Espirito Santo sad
Nuno has had a disagreement with Evangelos Marinakis (Credit: Hasan Karim, Breaking Media)

Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest are planning to appoint a big-name manager if they decide to sack Nuno Espirito Santo, sources have told Football Insider.

The likes of Jose Mourinho, Ange Postecoglou, and Brendan Rodgers are thought to be on Forest’s radar and would be of interest should the role become available.

Football Insider revealed on 29 August that Nuno and Evangelos Marinakis are set for crunch talks about the boss’ future as they aim to thrash out any issues between them.

All parties are believed to be keen to reach a resolution over the manager’s future, but there are doubts about whether the controversial owner can be won over.

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