are in need of another goalkeeper with Sam Johnstone joining Wolverhampton Wanderers and it appears they have sought a recruit in the Forest understudy.
According to Romano, the South London side have now agreed a deal with Forest to sign Turner, with his medical due on Friday.
“Crystal Palace agree deal with Nottingham Forest to sign Matt Turner as new GK. He’s the replacement for Sam Johnstone who signed for Wolves. Medical today.”
This comes after from the Eagles on Deadline Day morning. Palace have wasted no time in bringing in a replacement and it’s not surprising that Forest have been willing to part with Turner.
The American international drew criticism for his early performances at Forest and was not included in the squad for Forest’s opening two Premier League fixtures, with manager Nuno Santo instead favouring new signings Matz Sels as his first-choice and Carlos Miguel as the substitute goalie.Turner was included on the bench in the League Cup clash with Newcastle, but that now looks set to be his final involvement in a Forest matchday squad.
Palace boss Oliver Glasner will be happy with his goalkeeping options as the transfer window closes, assuming the deal for Turner is completed.
England international Dean Henderson is already established as the first-choice, while Turner is now coming in as the back-up option. Palace’s third-choice goalkeeper is Remi Matthews – very much a journeyman goalkeeper but one who has experienced football in League One, the Championship, the Premier League and the Scottish top flight.
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