Soon-to-be free agent Cyrus Christie says he wants to be back in the Premier League and it is time to "kick on" amid Nottingham Forest transfer interest.
Christie is set to become a free agent once his Fulham contract expires on June 30 and the Reds have been linked with making a permanent move for the former Forest loanee. The 29-year-old spent the 2020/21 season on-loan with the Reds and was linked with a permanent move to the City Ground last summer, but instead the Fulham defender joined Swansea City on a temporary deal in January.
Christie made 23 Championship appearances for the Swans having joined the Welsh side after Ethan Laird was recalled by Manchester United. He scored three times and provided five assists during his time in south Wales, proving to be a useful part of Russell Martin's squad as they finished 15th in the league standings.
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Whilst Forest are claimed to have put Christie on a 'list' of transfer targets, the defender has recently spoken about what the future entails for him.
Speaking to The Athletic, he said a lot depends on his family and that he other things to consider, but it is clear that he wants to be back in England's top-flight - something Forest could potentially offer if they beat Huddersfield Town in the play-off final next Sunday.
He said: "I can reach the Premier League again. I want to get back there. It didn't go to plan last time but you can't be scared of going back there. I'm in a good place, physically and mentally doing really well. I feel fit, I'd love to be in somewhere and get a full pre-season. Now it's time to kick on."
Forest are not the only club reported to be interested in the 29-year-old. Watford and two clubs from Turkey - reportedly Konyaspor and Fenerbache - have both been tipped to make a move, as well as Swansea City.
