The Reds announced that the deal was over the line late last night – with Odysseas Vlachodimos heading in the other direction to offset some of the transfer fee.
Anderson is an academy prospect at St James’ Park and selling him has helped Newcastle comply with the latest PSR cycle.
For Forest, they’ve got themselves a player with bags of potential and a midfielder who has the experience of operating in the Premier League.
It would appear as though the Reds are happy with the signing and a key figure has reacted after the signing was completed.
Ross Wilson reacts as Nottingham Forest sign Elliot Anderson
The Reds have moved quickly to complete this deal and get Nuno Espirito Santo a new midfielder for his ranks.
Anderson is only 21-years-old and he has the potential to be a future star at the City Ground.
Playing regular football is likely to be a big factor in Anderson’s decision to come to Forest with his chances at Newcastle quite limited.
Wilson is happy to get this deal over the line and has reacted shortly after the deal was announced.
He told the club’s official website: “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.
“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.”
Anderson must live up to price tag
Hopefully, Anderson doesn’t get the Ibrahim Sangare syndrome and gets bashed for every mistake he makes by the club’s supporters.
Forest might have got themselves a gem of a player and now it will be up to the club to continue his development accordingly.
The Reds have moved sharpish to get this deal over the line and now the hope will be that Anderson can enjoy a successful time of things at Forest.
It’s quite interesting that Wilson talks about him fitting the profile of what Forest are looking for and perhaps younger players are the order of the day.
That can only bode well and it’s an approach that should put them in good shape when it comes to the future.
