Tyson agrees new deal at Forest

NATHAN Tyson has ended speculation about his future after signing a new contract at Nottingham Forest.

It had looked like the striker would consider his options in the summer when he could have left the club on a Bosman free transfer after initially stalling on a pre-season offer of a new deal.

But new manager Billy Davies has acted swiftly to agree a new two-and-a-half year deal with the highly-rated striker – who fired a spectacular goal to put the Reds ahead in their impressive FA Cup success at Manchester City on Saturday.

Tyson, who has scored 34 goals for the Reds, admitted it has been a positive period in his Forest career, saying: "It has been an amazing few days.

"Scoring against City and playing a part in such an incredible victory was special and signing a new contract so soon after that makes it even sweeter.

"I'm really enjoying life at Forest. I feel settled and my family are very happy in the area, which is important. We love Nottingham. The decision to stay on the football front was quite easy and made even easier with Billy Davies coming in.

"I think Forest will survive in the Championship and I can see great things happening next season under the new manager."

Davies is delighted to have agreed a new contact with Tyson, who signed from Wycombe just over three years ago in a £675,000 deal.

"The fact that Nathan has decided to make this move is something I'm thoroughly delighted about," he said.

"He's a fantastic young player, has great potential and lots ahead of him and I think it's a great signing for Forest."