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·26 May 2022

Wales coach Page insists Forest winger Johnson a Prem top six player

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Wales coach Rob Page insists Nottingham Forest winger Brennan Johnson is a Premier League top six player.

Johnson was the subject of a £15million bid from Prem outfit Brentford in January while Newcastle, Leeds, Leicester and Arsenal were also interested.


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But Tottenham are also keen on the highly-rated Championship's young player of the season and Johnson's Wales boss Robert Page believes he is now worthy of joining a European-qualified club if Steve Cooper's fall short.

Page said: "I think he's top-six now. He has shown he's got that potential and ability.

"I've seen it in him for a long time and it's been great to watch his development.

"I think that the teams showing interest in him in January have lost out now."

Page added: "I've seen what he'd done in recent weeks in the Championship. There was a lot of hype spoken about him in January and that hasn't fazed him at all.

"He hasn't crumbled under that pressure. He's enjoyed it and he's gone to another level again.

"We all know his dad and it's been great management from him as well. He could have gone in January but he didn't and that speaks volumes about him as a person.

"He could have chased the money and quadrupled his wages, if not more. But it's not about that for him. It's so refreshing to see young lads want to play and win trophies.

"All the rest will take care of itself, the money, nice houses and nice cars will come.

"He trusted in his ability, wanted to stay at the club that's shown him love, playing good football and suits how he plays.

"His development has taken off and he will get his move. We'll benefit from that as well."

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