SIGNED: “IDEAL ELLIOT ANDERSON REPLACEMENT” — Oliver Glasner makes a major statement with his first signing as Nottingham Forest beat out rival clubs to secure the signature of the highly rated Liverpool Academy graduate in a blockbuster £45 million deal on a five-year contract.

 SIGNED: “IDEAL ELLIOT ANDERSON REPLACEMENT” Oliver Glasner Makes Major Statement as Nottingham Forest Beat Rivals to Secure Curtis Jones in Blockbuster £45M Deal

 

 

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the Premier League, Nottingham Forest have completed the sensational signing of Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones. The highly-rated academy graduate has put pen to paper on a lucrative five-year contract at the City Ground, representing a massive £45 million statement of intent from newly-appointed head coach Oliver Glasner.

The blockbuster deal marks Glasner’s first official signing since taking the reins on Trentside. By securing the Scouse midfielder, Forest have successfully beaten out fierce competition from rival clubs across Europe—including serious interest from Italian giants Inter Milan—who were monitoring the 23-year-old’s situation at Anfield.

 

The Vision to Replace Anderson

 

Forest fans have been anxious for a marquee signing ever since the record-breaking £116 million departure of homegrown hero Elliot Anderson to Manchester City. Anderson’s exit left a massive, dynamic void in the center of the pitch, but club insiders are already hailing Curtis Jones as the **”ideal Elliot Anderson replacement.”**

Jones arrives with an enviable footballing pedigree. Having progressed through the ranks at Liverpool, he amassed significant Premier League and Champions League experience under Jürgen Klopp. However, following the recent arrival of Andoni Iraola at Anfield and a desire for guaranteed starting minutes, Jones chose to embrace the ambitious project unfolding in the East Midlands.

> “Curtis is a player of immense technical quality, energy, and tactical intelligence,” a source close to the club revealed. “When Oliver Glasner outlined his high-intensity tactical blueprint, Curtis knew this was the perfect stage to showcase his world-class potential as a leading Premier League midfielder.”

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Glasner’s First Brick in a New Era

 

For Oliver Glasner, the capture of Jones is a massive coup that cements his backing from club owner Evangelos Marinakis. Having arrived on a heavily incentivized contract aimed at pushing Forest back into European contention, the Austrian tactician required a dynamic box-to-box engine to implement his signature aggressive press.

Jones brings exactly that. His unique blend of press-resistance, physical robustness, and ability to drive forward from deep lines up perfectly with how Glasner intends to restructure the squad.

 

| Player Profile | Curtis Jones |

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| **Age** | 23 |

| **Position** | Central / Attacking Midfielder |

| **Contract Length** | 5 Years (Until 2031) |

| **Transfer Fee** | £45 Million |

| **Previous Club** | Liverpool FC |

 

A Blockbuster Statement

 

Securing an elite English talent for £45 million signals a significant shift in the footballing hierarchy. While rival clubs hesitated over Liverpool’s firm valuation, Forest acted decisively, leveraging the substantial funds from the Anderson sale to get the deal over the line.

The five-year contract ensures that Jones will spend his peak developmental years at the City Ground. For the player, it is an opportunity to become the undisputed talisman of a historic club. For Nottingham Forest, it is proof that under Glasner, they are no longer just surviving in the Premier League—they are built to conquer it.

Jones is expected to join up with his new teammates immediately for pre-season training, with fans already eager to see him don the famous Garibaldi red.