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Ben Husband

'Let him get 45 v Arsenal' Nottingham Forest fans react after club confirm midfielder deal

Nottingham Forest fans have been having their say after the club confirmed talented Academy graduate Brennan Johnson had signed a new long-term-contract.

The 18-year-old has put pen to paper and committed his future to the Reds, despite a number of clubs understood to have shown an interest in the youngster.

Johnson only made his senior debut earlier this season, when he came off the bench in the opening day defeat at home to West Bromwich Albion.

He made his full debut in the Carabao Cup against Derby County, starting in the 3-0 thumping at The City Ground.

Nottingham Forest's Brennan Johnson warms up before the Carabao Cup Second Round at the City Ground. (Dan Westwell)

The midfielder was given a chance by Forest boss Sabri Lamouchi in pre-season and impressed.

Speaking after giving Johnson his debut, Lamouchi said: “He is under 18 and is just an unbelievable player with the right mentality.

“I said to him, like I say to all the players, ‘I don’t care about the age or the name’. He deserved to play.

“And for me, it was the right choice, without any doubt.”

We've taken a look across social media to see how the Forest faithful have reacted to the news of securing the future of one of their most promising academy products.

@123Inger: Excellent news. Hopefully this one's not sold anytime soon.

@WayneCoops1981: Absolutely fantastic news, can't wait to see Brennan develop into the player we know he can, congratulations Brennan

@Patrick_Smith14: You love to see it

@_JoshuaMann: Announce the title

@CamClarky: Great news, long may his development continue

@Bvsnffcg01: Regardless whether he wants to move on not, getting him on a new deal is best all round, he gets more money now and when he moves and when he moves we get more dosh too

@DuncanShilcock: This lad is more likely to make the first team and stay with us.

@ClearKut87: Let him get 45 v Arsenal

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