Fans on social media react as Keinan Davis closes in on Nottm Forest move

Keinan Davis has been short of form, fitness and playing time at Aston Villa this season, raising uncertainty over his long-term future under Steven Gerrard. The 23-year-old finds himself behind Ollie Watkins and Danny Ings in the pecking order, so he’s sought himself a loan move away for more opportunities.

John Percy of the Telegraph says Davis is closing in on a move to Nottm Forest until the end of the season. The former England U20 international joined Villa from Biggleswade Town in 2015 and has gone on to make 86 appearances in all competitions, scoring six goals with seven assists.

Davis amassed 263 minutes of Premier League football last season and has just 11 minutes of top-flight football to his name this campaign. It makes sense for him to leave and fans on social media hope he’ll find his scoring boots at a lower level.

I think so. I like Keinan a lot. He needs to play, and he’s barely getting any time at #avfc. Suffered with really poorly timed injuries. Q mark over his finishing/goal record but a lot to admire – strong, decent pace, good feet.

— Kevin Hughes (@KevHughesie) December 30, 2021

Very strong mate, great hold up striker too. Doesn’t score many but he’s never really had many starts for us due to injuries & other players! He’s needed a loan for years mate hopefully do well for you there’s definitely a good player there!

— Matty Ross (@mattyross95) December 30, 2021

Happy with that. Admittedly not seen a huge amount, but I know he’s quick and that what’s we lack from a central attacking point of view. Gives a different option to Grabbs and Taylor who both want the ball to feet. #nffc

— M. (@msmmcglau) December 30, 2021

Good luck Keinan go smash it lad

— Aston (@Aston8210) December 30, 2021

Superb at holding the ball up. A real handful for defenders. Dreadful goal scorer.

— Paul Buttler (@PButler1989) December 30, 2021

If he stays fit he will be awesome 👏🏻

— James wall (@rodneydngrfld) December 30, 2021

Davis’ contract is up in 2024, so Villa aren’t obligated to cash in early or for cheap. But Gerrard has a decision to make next summer. Wesley Moraes isn’t good enough to force his way back into the side, so is Davis?

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