Cooper set for big Forest disaster over 16-goal superstar who's "destined for the top" - opinion

Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper is set for a disaster if Brennan Johnson departs the club in the summer with several Premier League clubs interested.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, journalist Dean Jones has stated that Leeds United are “in a great position” to sign Johnson ahead of next season.

They are among several clubs interested with Brentford also keen according to The Daily Mail.

In full, Jones stated: “They should make him their number one target, 100%.

“They are in a great position to sign Brennan Johnson if they do stay up and Forest don’t manage to get promoted.”

This is worrying news for Forest who hoped they would be able to keep hold of the star player for a little longer, especially if they managed to secure promotion to the Premier League.

However, Leeds are involved in a battle of their own as they are currently fighting for survival in the top flight. If they do go down it would be hard to see why Johnson would move to Elland Road.

Many journalists and ex-players have been full of praise for the 20-year-old who has had a stand out season. Ex-Forest striker Glen Murray described him “as a cut above the rest” saying that he is “destined for the top.”

The Wales international has made 46 appearances in the Championship for Forest this season, in that time he has scored 16 goals and assisted nine which has been crucial to their promotion push. He also makes on average an impressive 1.3 key passes per game.

As their top scorer and joint top provider it’s clear that Johnson is the best player at the club and if they do go up then keeping hold of him will be a key to how successful they are next season.

Forest were subject to a £15m bid from Brentford in January for the Welshman which was turned down. So if a