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Post by Natty on Sept 1, 2008 8:30:42 GMT -1
Skysports.com understands that Crystal Palace have accepted a bid from Nottingham Forest for Ben Watson.
The midfielder has refused to sign a new contract with the Eagles, leading to widespread speculation concerning a move elsewhere.
A host of Championship clubs have entered the hunt for the talented 23-year-old, with Neil Warnock previously stating that he is resigned to losing the player this summer.
With the transfer window set to close on Monday any interested party must make their move now if they are to push a deal through.
Forest, fresh from a 5-1 mauling at the hands of Wolves at the weekend, appear to be the first to show their hand.
Reds boss Colin Calderwood has matched Palace's asking price, but is likely to face competition from elsewhere in his attempts to land Watson.
Birmingham have been mentioned as admirers, but appear to have cooled their interest, while Queens Park Rangers are expected to mount a bid a hijack Forest's hopes.
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Post by El Morto La Hoja! on Sept 1, 2008 8:33:22 GMT -1
don't we all wish to hijack forest's hopes....?
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Post by gt on Sept 1, 2008 9:29:55 GMT -1
don't we all wish to hijack forest's hopes....?
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Post by GresleyRam©®™ on Sept 1, 2008 9:31:15 GMT -1
bloody good player - would be a great signing!
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Post by Natty on Sept 1, 2008 11:12:01 GMT -1
Crystal Palace midfielder Ben Watson has turned down a move to Nottingham Forest.
The Reds saw an offer for the want-away Eagles star accepted on Sunday, but have been spurned in their attempts to bring the former England U21 international to the City Ground.
Birmingham and Queens Park Rangers are also believed to be tracking Watson, although Palace boss Neil Warnock is not resigned to losing the 23-year-old just yet.
"Ben's turned Forest down," Warnock told the South London Press.
"It's not necessarily the case that he'll be leaving before the transfer deadline.
"Ben and his agent have made it clear that he wants to go to QPR so I don't know where that leaves us."
Watson has been consistently linked with a move away from Selhurst Park this summer after refusing to pen a new contract at the Championship club.
;D didnt wanna go
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Post by gt on Sept 1, 2008 11:19:02 GMT -1
Crystal Palace midfielder Ben Watson has turned down a move to Nottingham Forest. The Reds saw an offer for the want-away Eagles star accepted on Sunday, but have been spurned in their attempts to bring the former England U21 international to the City Ground. Birmingham and Queens Park Rangers are also believed to be tracking Watson, although Palace boss Neil Warnock is not resigned to losing the 23-year-old just yet. "Ben's turned Forest down," Warnock told the South London Press. "It's not necessarily the case that he'll be leaving before the transfer deadline. "Ben and his agent have made it clear that he wants to go to QPR so I don't know where that leaves us." Watson has been consistently linked with a move away from Selhurst Park this summer after refusing to pen a new contract at the Championship club. ;D didnt wanna go *shrugs* His loss
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