Nottingham Forest winger Brennan Johnson might have signed a new contract at his boyhood club, but reports claim that Premier League clubs are set to test the Reds' resolve with offers later in the season.
Johnson penned fresh terms at the City Ground last month following his outstanding 2021/22 season. His 19 goals helped the club secure a return to the Premier League and reach the quarter finals of the Emirates FA Cup.
The 21-year-old had initially been considering moving on with just a year left on his contract, according to the Independent. The report adds that three Premier League clubs are now queuing up to start a bedding war for Johnson at the end of the season.
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Everton, Newcastle United and Brentford are all said to be interested in the winger, according to the Independent, who claim that Johnson's new contract won't deter potential suitors, with the trio of clubs keen to follow up their interest with bids in the coming months.
Johnson will be key to any success Forest enjoy in their first season back in the Premier League next term, and he was delighted to put pen to paper on a new long-term deal earlier this summer. He said: "Just wanted to say that firstly the support that I’ve felt from the fans last season was unbelievable. Playing for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League was always my dream growing up and now it’s going to happen.
"It has been an unbelievable journey from the Academy to the first team and I want to thank the manager, all the staff and the whole board for believing in me and giving me the confidence to go out on the pitch and show what I can do. I’m really excited for this new season and feeling the energy from the fans out on the City Ground which I’m sure will be something special."
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