"Could see that happening..": Journo drops big Forest claim that'll divide supporters - opinion

Nottingham Forest are now about to embark on one of their most important transfer windows in decades as they have been promoted back into the Premier League, and there has been a new claim made on the future of one particular target.

According to The Express journalist Ryan Taylor, there could be a “strange” transfer twist this summer if Tottenham Hotspur manage to secure the signing of Djed Spence over Nottingham Forest.

When asked if Spurs could loan Spence back to Forest next season, Taylor told GIVEMESPORT;

“I could see that happening, but the only thing I’d sort of say on that is given Royal, although he’s improved a lot recently, and Doherty, haven’t nailed down that right wing-back spot, it would be slightly strange to sign a player that could compete with them to then offload them.”

Nottingham Forest are reportedly keen to make the permanent signing of their Championship loanee this summer, so if the club were to concede defeat by loaning him back instead of signing the player it could divide supporters.

The fans of the club will likely want to see a team built for the future that can maintain their Premier League status to become a top-flight club for years to come, so loaning the player instead of securing permanent contracts could put Forest at risk if the full-back was recalled by Spurs should he sign for them this summer.

However, some supporters may feel that acquiring players in the short term who understand the system and work well under Cooper should be retained at any cost in their first season back, whether that runs the risk of losing them mid-season or not.

Either way, the 21-year-old has been a standout performer in Nottingham Forest’s Championship campaign and play-off challenges to gain promotion