Latest Nottingham Forest transfer news from Nottinghamshire Live as the Reds reportedly look to recoup the money they paid to sign him from Huddersfield Town
Nottingham Forest will reportedly refuse to loan Lewis O’Brien to Sheffield United as they instead insist on a £20m sale.
That is according to The Sun, who say Forest will not look to help out a Premier League rival with a temporary deal.
O’Brien spent the end of last season on loan in the MLS with DC United after a January loan switch to Blackburn Rovers collapsed at the last minute.
DC boss Wayne Rooney had been keen to keep the 24-year-old, whose future at the City Ground is uncertain after his £20m move from Huddersfield Town a year ago failed to pan out as hoped.
O’Brien featured 17 times and scored one goal for DC United. Forest now have a decision to make over whether he can play a part for Steve Cooper ’s side in the upcoming Premier League season. The Reds head coach has said he already has a clear idea of the make-up of his squad, but there is some leeway for players to work their way into contention.
O’Brien was named on the bench for Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt but faces a battle to get into Cooper’s team. Ryan Yates, Orel Mangala and Danilo are established in midfield with Remo Freuler and Cheikou Kouyate hoping to force their way. Forest kick-off the Premier League season at Arsenal this coming Saturday.
