Nottingham Forest double transfer as statement made

Nottingham Forest have completed a double transfer.

The Reds have signed midfielder Elliot Anderson from Newcastle United on a five-year deal, while Odysseas Vlachodimos has left the City Ground to head in the opposite direction, joining Newcastle in a permanent deal.

Chief football officer Ross Wilson said: “We are all delighted to welcome Elliot to Nottingham Forest and pleased that he has chosen to continue to develop his talent with us in the Premier League.

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"We are sure he will thrive in a Forest shirt, as other players in his age profile have done.

“As soon as the opportunity arose for him to potentially join, it was something we were all excited to make happen.”

Announcing Vlachodimos’ exit, the club said: “Odysseas Vlachodimos has completed a permanent transfer to Newcastle United.

Wishing you all the best for the future, Odysseas!”

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