Morgan Gibbs-White explains Nottingham Forest transfer decision and memories of fans from Sheffield United spell

The England U21 international becomes Forest’s new record signing after an initial fee of around £25m was agreed with Wolves. But add-ons could take the deal as high as an unbelievable £42.5m, as Forest pushed the boat out again once more financially following their promotion to the Premier League last season.

The Reds beat United on penalties in the play-off semi-finals after two absorbing legs finished level after extra-time, with Gibbs-White scoring for the Blades in normal time before seeing a decisive penalty saved as Forest booked their Wembley place.

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Gibbs-White, United’s player of the season, returned to Wolves but Forest had made him their top target all summer and Steve Cooper finally landed his man today, for the eye-watering potential fee.

"It's an amazing feeling to be here," said Gibbs-White. "It's a move that has been in the pipeline for a while and I'm happy to finally get it done and I can't wait to get started.

"I have a fantastic relationship with the head coach and I believe that Forest is the perfect place for a fresh start and a new challenge.

"When I played here last season the games were fun and entertaining and I had a good record scoring here at The City Ground, so hopefully I can continue that!”

"The fans were incredible, particularly in the play-off semi final and I've never seen anything like that atmosphere,” Gibbs-White, whose form on loan at United saw him called up to train with the senior England squad and will wear the No.10 shirt at Forest, added.

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“I can't wait to get in front of the supporters. The number 10 has been my favourite since I was a little kid and this is the first time I've managed to wear it in my career, so I can't wait to showcase it now.

"The club are heading in the right direction and you can see what [Cooper] wants to do. I believe in the project and we want to build something for the future.

"Playing for these supporters is going to be an incredible feeling that I don't think I can describe; I just can't wait to get my boots on and start playing."

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