Nottingham Forest lose out on Dutch winger
Steve McClaren has lost out on the chance to sign Dutch midfielder, Wesley Verhoek, after negotiations with the player did not go to plan.
The Nottingham Forest manager first became aware of the winger’s talents during his time as manager of FC Twente, and brought his interest back to England.
Verhoek flew to England on Monday to enter negotiations with the club, however has returned to Holland and will be remaining in the Eredivisie, apparently with current club, ADO Den Haag.
Rangers were also thought to be interested in the 24 year-old, but apparently didn’t want a move away from his parent club as much as he’d thought.
A statement on Den Haag’s official website read:
“After one day in England, Wesley Verhoek has decided that Nottingham Forest was not the adventure he thought it would be.
He has given up on a foreign move and is hoping to stay in Holland, preferably with ADO Den Haag.
After spending the last seven years with the club, his ties to the club are stronger than he first thought.
The club is set to hold further discussions with him about his current situation and the future.”
