Forest swoop for Anderson
NOTTINGHAM Forest will this week beat Swansea City to the signing of winger Paul Anderson.
The Reds are close to securing a deal, believed to be worth in the region of £750,000 to land the Liverpool player, ahead of their Welsh Championship rivals.
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Paul Anderson
Swansea had seemed to be the favourites to land the 20-year-old, despite the fact that he had spent last season on loan at the City Ground, starting 26 matches, making two substitute appearances and scoring two goals.
But, following the departure of Swans boss Roberto Martinez to Premiership Wigan, Forest have swooped to capture the speedy wide man.
Anderson's campaign was partially thwarted by injuries, but Reds boss Billy Davies believes the Leicestershire-born player can be an integral part of his squad when he is fully fit.
And, with Liverpool willing to do business for a player they rate highly – but who is still unlikely to make the breakthrough at Anfield – Forest are likely to make him a permanent addition to their ranks within the next few days.
With a deal also close to completion to bring striker David McGoldrick to Forest from Southampton, the club's previous lack of action in the transfer market looks likely to come to an end this week.
The Nottingham-born player is likely to arrive in a £1m deal within the next 48 hours, barring any last-minute hitches.
And Forest are believed to be close to landing another target – possibly Doncaster's Matt Mills or Shaun Barker of Blackpool.
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by bigmac, southside
Monday, June 29 2009, 8:00PM
“Forest panic buying before Notts start flashing the cash.
See you in 2 seasons Forest.”
by anymore going cheap, for the lacklustre sheep
Monday, June 29 2009, 2:10PM
“Grinning a£se, who you buying next? whoops forgot, the GLIKS TOOK ALL YOUR MONEY lol”
by Sad Sheepy heads, mardy mardy mustard
Monday, June 29 2009, 1:56PM
“@ Grinning ram. I never said anything about you being jealous. I said that you're mardy.”
by mikeyboy, nottingham
Monday, June 29 2009, 1:52PM
“i can see wat you mean (john,woodthorpe) i have said before its not worth breaking the bank over this lad cause he aint as tidy as everyone is saying BUT thinking about it again he may not be a great player YET but i think he will be ! which means we wont lose a penny on him also he is one of the few players who can match tyson for speed and if a connection can formed between these two speed blessed players i think it will cause big problems for other teams SO on second thoughts maybe i was wrong and he could be a good buy and one to watch so good luck kid !”
by neil, Blackheath
Monday, June 29 2009, 12:35PM
“Forest have just signed David McGoldrick, from Saints for a 7 figure fee - on official website.”
by Stanley, Ilkeston
Monday, June 29 2009, 12:28PM
“Grinning Ram. At least our Xmas Stocking has got more than an apple, orange and a bag of nuts in it.”
by grinning ram, derby
Monday, June 29 2009, 12:28PM
“Sad Sheepy head Your right were so jealous of you beating Chester to sign Donkeybola”
by redforestnut, West Hallam
Monday, June 29 2009, 12:23PM
“I think that Anderson will be a very good addition and I also think that McLeary will develop. There's nothing wrong with having thrm both”
by Matt, Radcliffe On Trent
Monday, June 29 2009, 12:14PM
“Good news this; whilst he didn't have a great season last year by his own admission he got niggly injuries at the wrong times. The one thing that I was really impressed with though was his attitude and commitment to play for the team even when things weren't quite going right for him.”
by Jamie, Halifax
Monday, June 29 2009, 12:13PM
“We DO NOT wont Sammy Clingan back at the CG.”