Free Agent Forward Begins Trial at Danish Club After Nottingham Forest Exit – Could This Be the Fresh Start He Needs?

Emmanuel Dennis

Super Eagles fans, here’s some exciting news from the transfer market! On January 9, 2026, Emmanuel Dennis stepped onto the training pitch with Brøndby IF in Denmark for the first time since the club’s winter break ended.

The 28-year-old Nigerian international is currently a free agent after his contract with Nottingham Forest was mutually terminated back in August 2025. Now, he’s getting the chance to prove himself once again — and under a familiar face.

This reunion feels special because Steve Cooper, now head coach at Brøndby, was the one who brought Dennis to Nottingham Forest in 2022. The English manager clearly still rates the forward highly.

Brøndby’s football director Benjamin Schmedes explained the move perfectly: “Emmanuel Dennis is a player that Steve knows very well from their time together in England. That’s why it was obvious to bring him in.”

Over the next few days, Dennis will take part in physical tests, training drills, and evaluations to show his current fitness and sharpness. If everything goes smoothly, he’s set to join Brøndby’s winter training camp in Spain starting Sunday, January 11, 2026.

Dennis arrives with a strong track record across Europe. He burst onto the scene with Watford, scoring 10 goals in the Premier League during the 2021-22 season. He’s also lifted league titles with Club Brugge in Belgium and had loan spells at Istanbul Basaksehir and Blackburn Rovers.

After a tough spell with limited minutes at Forest, this trial in the Danish Superliga offers him a real opportunity to rebuild confidence, regain form, and get back to scoring goals.

Steve Cooper, known for his ability to develop players and build team spirit, is now guiding Brøndby. Having a player he trusts and understands could be exactly what the club needs to push higher in the league.

For Super Eagles supporters, this is a positive step. Dennis remains a talented forward with international experience, and a strong showing in Denmark could open doors to bigger moves in the future.