Could the Hertha Berlin man be on his way to The City Ground?
Nottingham Forest are expected to table a £1.8m bid for Hertha Berlin forward Derry Scherhant, according to a fresh transfer report
Who is Derry Scherhant?
The 20-year-old moved to his current club from Berliner SC back in 2020, and he has since broken into the first team over time, becoming a promising young player who big things are potentially expected of.
He managed to score once in the Bundesliga last season, making the most of his opportunity and making 10 appearances in the competition, and this is just the start of what could be a long career. He even impressed Forest in a pre-season fixture last season and is also a two-cap Germany Under-20s international, further outlining his potential.
Scherhant’s current Hertha deal expires in the summer of 2025, meaning his price could begin to diminish soon, risking them losing him for a cheaper amount further down the line. That could force them to sell him sooner than later, which is where Forest come into the equation, with the new Premier League season edging closer all the time.
Will Nottingham Fores bid for Derry Scherhant?
According to Football Insider, Forest are reportedly going to bid for Scherhant imminently, as they look to get their summer business up and running:
“Nottingham Forest are set to bid £1.8million for Hertha Berlin forward Derry Scherhant, sources have told Football Insider. Forest have been tracking Scherhant for the last 12 months following his man-of-the-match performance against them in pre-season last summer.
“Scherhant, 20, scored in that pre-season friendly and his performance left a huge impression on the Forest coaching staff. Forest are ready to offer £1.8m for Scherhant and believe Hertha’s relegation from the Bundesliga last season gives them the ideal opportunity to get a deal agreed.”
While Scherhant may not necessarily be considered an immediate key man, given his age and lack of experience at the top level, he could be viewed as a squad player with great potential, gradually playing more of an important role as the years pass. The fact that Forest have seen him close up in pre-season is also an added bonus, with those in charge of transfers clearly very impressed by what they have seen.
He could be seen as a good backup for attacking stars such as Taiwo Awoniyi and Brennan Johnson, and he could thrive further working under manager Steve Cooper.
