Detail behind the collapse of Lewis O’Brien’s move from Nottingham Forest to Blackburn Rovers has been revealed.
The midfielder had been set to join the Championship side on loan for the rest of the season, in a deal which would also include a purchase clause should promotion be achieved. However, an issue over the timing of the paperwork being filed before the January transfer deadline meant the switch was not approved by the English Football League.
Rovers challenged that decision and the case was moved to an independent arbitrator. The independent arbitration panel then dismissed the club’s claim, with the judgement set out in documents which show the timeline of the events on deadline day.
