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Luke Pawley

Nottingham Forest change transfer plans after Brennan Johnson decision

Nottingham Forest are said to have "cooled" their interest in Millwall winger Jed Wallace.

Forest have been linked with Wallace for a number of weeks after recording five goals and six assists in the first half of the season.

He has not played for Millwall since December 11 due to a thigh injury but is expected to return to action soon.

Steve Cooper had seen Wallace as a direct replacement for Brennan Johnson, according to the Mirror, though Forest are now confident of keeping the young Wales international on their books beyond Monday's deadline.

Forest have rejected another bid from Premier League side Brentford for Johnson, this one a club record, and are refusing to let their key man leave.

Speaking about Johnson after Tuesday's win over the Tykes which saw him score and register an assist, Cooper said: "We don’t want to be taking him for granted.

“He looked a threat when he got the ball.

“Even things like getting the two left-sided defenders booked early on, you’re thinking, ‘well, keep getting at them’ - I don’t want to sound too cynical.

“His assist was brilliant for Yatesy’s goal, and his goal was brilliant.

“He’s a talented boy. And we love him. We’ve just got to keep working hard with him and keep pushing him.”

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