Nottingham Forest supporters are disappointed to see Lewis O'Brien leave the club on loan - with the possibility of the move being turned into a permanent transfer.
The midfielder will play for DC United under head coach Wayne Rooney until 16 July, at which point he may return to the City Ground for pre-season. But the deal includes an option to buy that could be activated in the summer transfer window.
O'Brien's absence from the starting lineup in recent months has created consternation among fans, making just three starts in all competitions since the beginning of October. He was left out of the first-team squad submitted to the Premier League for the second half of the season, increasing speculation over his future at the club.