Newcastle United have been urged to make a move for Nottingham Forest star Brennan Johnson after Toon legend Alan Shearer gave the youngster his personal seal of approval.
Johnson has enjoyed a stellar campaign with Forest, playing a key role in the team's promotion push in the Championship this term. The 20-year-old's form has inevitably attracted the attention of other clubs.
Newcastle are reported to be among a host of interested parties, along with the likes of Brentford, Everton, Leicester City, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United, Burnley, Leeds United, Barnsley, Crystal Palace, Southampton, Brighton and Spanish outfit Villarreal. The Wales international is said to be valued at between £20-25million.