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Matt Lee

Brennan Johnson reveals why he turned down Nottingham Forest January transfer exit

Nottingham Forest ace Brennan Johnson has revealed why he turned down moves away from the City Ground in the January transfer window.

The 21-year-old Forest star played a crucial role in the Reds' promotion to the Premier League, contributing 16 goals and nine assists in 46 Championship appearances. Back in January, however, he was the subject of a bid from Brentford.

The Bees were to pay a club record fee of more than £15m for Johnson. Everton, West Ham United, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur have also previously been monitoring the Wales international. Discussing the possibility of a move away six months ago, Johnson told Sgorio: "For me it's always just about playing regularly and getting loads of football because you learn more like that.

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