FORMER Liverpool striker Divock Origi is on the verge of a shock transfer to Nottingham Forest, according to reports.
The 28-year-old left Anfield to join AC Milan in a free transfer last summer but struggled to make an impact at the San Siro.
He scored just two goals in 36 appearances across all competitions and has since fallen out of favour with manager Stefano Pioli.
However, the striker is now set for a move back to England.
According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Origi is on the verge of joining Nottingham Forest on a season-long loan.
The deal includes an option to buy at the end of the 2023-24 campaign.
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Origi flew to the UK today in order to complete a secret medical ahead of the proposed move.
Five other Premier League clubs – including Aston Villa, West Ham, Leeds, Crystal Palace and Burnley – recently expressed an interest in him.
However, Forest won the transfer race after striking an agreement with AC Milan.
Origi will be the 11th new addition to Steve Cooper’s side this summer and will help fill the gap left by Tottenha-bound Brennan Johnson.
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Chris Wood became the club’s first signing of the window when he completed a £15million transfer from Newcastle.
The Reds have also introduced the likes of Anthony Elanga, Matt Turner, Nuno Tavares and Callum Hudson-Odoi to the squad.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
