The addition of three free transfers might not always inspire football fans in an era of big fees, but that is not the case for Nottingham Forest supporters.
For the Reds faithful, the additions of Lyle Taylor, Jack Colback and Tyler Blackett - all without a transfer fee between them - have been universally welcomed.
Forest recruited well from abroad last summer with Brice Samba, Yuri Ribeiro, Tiago Silva and Samba Sow all undoubted successes.
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However, they have focussed on domestic deals in the current window, as they look to recovering from the agonising collapse which saw Sabri Lamouchi's side miss out on a play-off place.
Colback was the first to join, with former Reading defender Blackett and ex-Charlton striker Taylor both following on Saturday.
All three have Championship experience with Colback having played more than 50 times for the Reds during two loan spells from Newcastle.
Forest fans have given all three deals their seal of approval.
Andrew Chard: 3 great free transfers before the pre season training starts
North Wales Forest: Not used to us signing players this soon in the transfer window. A great feeling who cares about deadline day now
Matt Murgett: Forest spending £0 in transfer fees and having the strongest squad in the league? I’ll have a bit of that
Shane Dean Ellicock: Very happy with this. (Taylor got) 11 in 22 for a struggling side and his signing now gives us the option of 2 up top when certain games dictates. Three astute signings, all with good Champ experience and all free
Billy Smedley : Colback, Blackett and Taylor on a free so far class business
David Nicholson : Whatever they talked about in Greece has certainly worked! Forest are nailing this transfer window so far
Paul Gilbert: 3 solid signings already, things are looking good
Tom H : 3 cracking signings so far. Lessons definitely learnt!
