Nottingham Forest Land Experienced Keeper Angus Gunn on Free Transfer
Nottingham Forest have just wrapped up a pretty smart bit of business—signing goalkeeper Angus Gunn on a free transfer. While this move might not grab headlines like a £60 million signing, it's actually a sensible and potentially valuable addition to the squad as they prepare for the 2025–26 season.
So, here’s the deal: Angus Gunn, who's 29 now, was released by Norwich City at the end of last season after his contract expired. With no renewal coming from the Championship club, he became a free agent—and Forest quickly moved in to secure his signature. He’s expected to join the team immediately and serve as a backup to current first-choice keeper Matz Sels.
Now, speaking of Sels—he had an excellent season last year, keeping 15 clean sheets in 42 games and even picking up the Golden Glove. With that kind of form, it's pretty clear who the starting spot belongs to. But every team needs solid depth, especially in such a physically demanding league, and Gunn fits that role well.
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Forest have been in the market for a backup keeper since the departures of Matt Turner and Wayne Hennessey. With Gunn available and already showing good form during pre-season training—reportedly via the PFA scheme—he was seen as an ideal, low-risk solution. According to reliable sources like Fabrizio Romano, the deal is already done, and Gunn will be part of the squad moving forward.
Let’s not forget—this isn’t just some random signing. Gunn has a decent amount of experience under his belt. He’s made 172 appearances for Norwich alone, with 47 clean sheets. He’s also had stints with Southampton and Stoke City and actually came through the youth system at Manchester City. And while he has had the odd mistake here and there—something even the best goalkeepers deal with—former Norwich boss David Wagner once called him brilliant in training , which says a lot about his work ethic and attitude.
The arrival of Gunn also means Forest can now shift their focus—and their spending—to other areas on the pitch. With the goalkeeper situation sorted, especially with a solid number one already in place, they’ve given themselves some breathing room in the transfer market.
All in all, this might not be the flashiest signing of the summer, but it’s the kind of low-key, smart move that can make a real difference over the course of a long season. Keep an eye on Gunn—he may just prove to be more important than expected.
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