Virals: West Ham 'monitoring' Nottingham Forest starlet Brennan Johnson

West Ham are reportedly ‘monitoring’ Nottingham Forest attacker Brennan Johnson ahead of the summer transfer window.

The Hammes are believed to be keen on the 20-year-old alongside interest from Premier League rivals Leeds United and Brentford and Crystal Palace.

Nottingham Forest have opened contract talks with 20-year-old Wales winger Brennan Johnson in a bid to ward off interest from Brentford, Crystal Palace and West Ham.

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Amidst the speculation, Forest had opened talks with the exciting Wales international over a new contract but those discussions would appear to have stalled.

That’s according to a report from Football Insider, claiming that Johnson is in ‘no rush’ to sign a new deal with the Championship club.

The report states that the seven-cap attacker ‘wants to see what other offers come in’ at the end of the season before committing.

So far this season the youngster hailed a ‘livewire’ by Rob Page has scored 11 times and provided five assists in 35 appearances across all competitions.

Valued at £900,000 and under contract at the City Ground until 2023 (Transfermarkt), the £19million mooted asking price would appear to be on the ambitious side for a player unproven in the top flight.

Having said that, Johnson is undoubtedly a superb talent with a bright future in the game. One David Moyes would love to add to the ranks in East London.

At the right fee, the versatile Welshman would certainly be a worthwhile addition to the squad.