Nottingham Forest are close to signing Bournemouth striker Lewis Grabban for a fee in the region of £5million. The 30-year-old striker, who had a fantastic season in the Championship, will be allowed to leave the Vitality Stadium this summer.
His presence will bolster the Trickey Trees’ attacking quality as they must push for a Premier League promotion next season. Manager Aitor Karanka should focus on strengthening his squad to improve their performances ahead of the new term. And signing Grabban will certainly help him in that regard. The striker scored 20 goals in loan spells at Sunderland and Aston Villa and has only a year left on his current contract with the Cherries.
Let us scout the player with his abilities to conclude as to why he is the right player for Karanka’s men next season.
One of the best things about Grabban is his ability to stick tough passes to his feet and make something out of it. The 30-year-old is lethal in front of the goal, having netted 20 times in 37 appearances in the Championship last season.
He can play across various positions up front, often producing similar forms of positive impact. The Englishman also possesses a propensity to make runs to create space for other players.
In addition to the above-mentioned attributes, Grabban also demonstrates an ability to pick out a telling key pass, with a rate of one per game. He provides a different threat for the opposition defenders by fabricating chances and also being lethal in front of the goal. In short, he is a complete forward who will certainly help Forest get back to the Premier League promotion race.
If Nottingham Forest are seeking a player who can be flexible in their forward line and still remain a goal-threat, Grabban might be the right man. Karanka must acquire his services and unleash him to reap the rewards next season. For the player himself, it is a fantastic opportunity to prove himself on the big stage.
