Brennan Johnson admits he had an opportunity to leave boyhood club Nottingham Forest in January, but says the joy of promotion to the Premier League under Steve Cooper has vindicated his decision to stay at the City Ground.
The 21-year-old played a crucial role in the Reds' promotion to the top flight, netting 16 goals and earning nine assists in 46 Championship appearances, and his sparkling form left him with no shortage of admirers in the previous transfer window.
January saw Brentford come knocking with a bid of more than £15m, while Everton, West Ham United, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur were also mooted as possible destinations.
