Brennan Johnson is said to be set to sign a new long-term deal with Nottingham Forest.
The 21-year-old enjoyed a brilliant breakthrough season in the Championship, starring for the Reds as they secured promotion. And he is ready to commit his future to his boyhood club, according to The Telegraph.
With Johnson’s current contract due to expire in 2023, talks took place during the campaign over sorting a new one. Terms are said to have now been agreed, in what will be a big boost for Forest ahead of their return to the Premier League.
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Talks resume
Nottingham Forest are said to be back in talks over a move for Mainz defender Moussa Niakhate.
The Reds have made one summer signing so far, in forward Taiwo Awoniyi, with goalkeeper Dean Henderson expected to become their second new arrival by the end of this week. But plenty more business is on the cards as head coach Steve Cooper looks to bolster his squad for the step up to the Premier League.
Forest’s pursuit of Niakhate previously hit a stumbling block, with the two sides apart in their valuation of the player. Reports claimed there was no longer a “willingness to talk” from the German side, having received a “ridiculous” first offer - of less than €10 million (roughly £8.6m) - for the 26-year-old.
However, The Athletic report the former France Under-21 international could “soon” be added to the Reds’ ranks. It is said an outlay of “upwards of £10m” could secure his services.
Terriers target
Nottingham Forest will soon make a bid for Huddersfield Town left-back Harry Toffolo, according to a report.
The left-back was a key player for Huddersfield in the Championship last season as they reached the play-off final against Forest. The Terries triggered a one-year contract extension to avoid losing him on a free this summer, with the Reds now poised to make a bid.
That is according to The Athletic, who say Toffolo is being eyed for the left wing-back role at Forest as head coach Steve Cooper wants two natural players for each position. Toffolo is said to be "happy" at Huddersfield but wants to prove himself in the Premier League and could now be about to do so with Forest.
The 26-year-old made 45 appearances in the Championship last season and was key to his side reaching the play-off final. He has progressed well over the last few years, impressing at Lincoln City before comfortably making the move up to the second tier.
Striker advice
Nottingham Forest have been told why they must sign Aston Villa striker Keinan Davis this summer.
Davis spent the second half of last season on loan at the City Ground, scoring five goals in 18 league appearances as the Reds earned promotion back to the Premier League. He quickly became a fans' favourite because of his attitude and style of play, with many wanting to see him back in Garibaldi red.
Former Leeds and Coventry striker Noel Whelan has urged Steve Cooper to sign Davis, giving a forward's perspective on why the Villa man is perfect to lead the line for the Reds. He outlined his reasons, which include factors on and off the pitch, while speaking to Football Insider:
"They’ve got to be interested. I don’t think Lewis Grabban is going to give you a full season in the Premier League. As much as I admire him and his work rate is fantastic as his is overall centre-forward play, you’ve got to look at injuries and games that he’s played. Yes, I think he’ll have a big part to play at Forest but I do believe you’ll need options to win football matches. That generally comes from strikers.
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