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Nottingham Forest midfielder completes move to Sheffield United

Premier League new boys Sheffield United have confirmed the arrival of midfielder Ben Osborn from Championship side Nottingham Forest.

It has been covered here on The72 over the course of the summer transfer window that Sheffield United were looking to continue their summer recruitment drive by bringing in Nottingham Forest man Ben Osborn.

The Blades had an offer rejected for the Forest man, but after lodging an improved bid, Osborn has had his move to Bramall Laner confirmed. His head was turned by initial interest from Sheffield United and having come to an agreement over personal terms, he will be playing his football in the Premier League next season.

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has said that he is thrilled with the arrival of Osborn and is hoping that his presence will increase the competition in his squad, helping further their progression.

“We are delighted that he is a Sheffield United player. 

“He’s been a fantastic player for Forest in the Championship and I know for certain that two or three clubs in January were sniffing around to take him. He’s got a lot of attributes that will help us, going forward, and we’re looking forward to him pulling on a red and white shirt.

“Ben is an intelligent footballer, he plays a number of positions and has got that attitude that he will slot in wherever. But he’ll want to nail down a position and he’s going to put enormous pressure on a few of our players who might think they’re cemented into the team and that’s how it’s got to be, I’ve said all along, it raises everybody’s standards. We are putting together a group that’s got to be competitive in arguably the best division in the world.”

Osborn was a mainstay in the first-team picture for Nottingham Forest during his time with the club, spending his entire at the City Ground until now. Overall, he played 230 times for the club, scoring 16 goals and providing 31 assists along the way (Transfermarkt).

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