Leeds are set to join Brentford and Newcastle in the race to sign Brennan Johnson this summer… but only if Jesse Marsch’s men secure Premier League survival and Nottingham Forest miss out on promotion
Brennan Johnson has had an outstanding season in the Championship this term The Nottingham Forest star, 20, has registered 15 goals and nine assists But forward only has one more year remaining on his deal at The City Ground He attracted a substantial bid from Brentford in January which was turned down
Brennan Johnson is a summer target for Leeds United if they stay in the Premier League and Nottingham Forest miss out on promotion.
The forward has been one of the outstanding players in the Championship this term and attracted a substantial bid from Brentford during the January transfer window, which Forest turned down.
Johnson, 20, has only one more year remaining on his deal and is the jewel in the crown at The City Ground, registering 15 goals and nine assists in the second tier this term.
Nottingham Forest forward Brennan Johnson is a summer target for Leeds United
But he will only be a target if Jesse Marsch’s men manage to secure Premier League survival
Only an improbable swing in goal difference will deny Forest a play-off spot and they still have an outside chance of pipping Bournemouth to automatic promotion.
If Forest return to the Premier League for the first time this century, that will improve significantly their chances of keeping Johnson, who has flourished since Steve Cooper took over as manager last September.
However, Leeds are one of a number of teams keeping a close eye on Johnson and his contractual situation, with the Wales international yet to agree a new deal.
Johnson attracted a substantial bid from Brentford in the January, which…