By Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent

1st Sep, 2023 | 7:23am

Sources: Nottingham Forest and Burnley in talks to sign Divock Origi

Nottingham Forest and Burnley are battling it out to sign AC Milan forward Divock Origi before Friday night’s (1 September) transfer deadline, sources have told Football Insider.

The Premier League duo are in talks to land the former Liverpool favourite in a last-gasp deal.

Origi has been told by Milan he can leave on deadline day with a return to the English top flight a strong possibility.

The proven Premier League and Champions League striker, 28, has impressive pedigree at the highest level, with a track record of important goals at crucial times.

On 30 August, Football Insider revealed that Fulham, Burnley and Sheffield United have all been interested in late moves for the former Liverpool striker.

Milan are ready to offload the 28-year-old after a difficult start to life in Italy and head coach Stefano Pioli’s long term plans for the club do not include Origi.

Saudi Pro League outfit Al Fateh have also made their interest in the attacker known, as revealed by Football Insider (16 August).

Last season Origi managed just two goals and one assist in 36 appearances for the Serie A giants and was in the starting lineup for just ten of those outings.

Burnley are in need of attacking reinforcements after a difficult start on their return to life in the top flight.

Vincent Kompany’s side have lost both of their opening games of the season but progressed to the next round of the League Cup after a 1-0 win over Forest who are also keen to add Origi to their ranks.

In other news, Fulham ready to hijack Nottingham Forest deal as move edges closer.