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title: "Nottingham Forest: Fans desperate to bag Anthony Knockaert on permanent deal"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/nottingham-forest-fans-desperate-to-bag-anthony-knockaert-on-permanent-deal/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Nottingham Forest News"
published: "2020-12-11T12:04:23Z"
modified: "2020-12-11T12:04:23Z"
---

# Nottingham Forest: Fans desperate to bag Anthony Knockaert on permanent deal

**Given speculation surrounding current Nottingham Forest loanee Anthony Knockaert, who is on a temporary spell at the City ground from Brighton, many Forest supporters are desperate to bag the Frenchman permanently following his displays – with manager Chris Hughton opening up over that possibility [to the media recently.](https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/transfer-news/nottingham-forest-boss-chris-hughton-4784040)**

Knockaert, who came on against Norwich City during Forest’s [2-1 loss at Carrow Road](https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/football-news/nottingham-forest-player-ratings-vs-4783484), grabbing an equaliser with his effort, has impressed a fair few supporters given his attacking contribution.

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Indeed, the Premier League attacker, currently on a loan stint at Forest, has managed to gather a fair few admirers with his showings – and these fans look like they would love the idea of him permanently switching his allegiances.

Hughton claims the club [still haven’t made a decision](https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/transfer-news/nottingham-forest-boss-chris-hughton-4784040) as his deal expires next month, with the Reds holding an [option to buy](https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/transfer-news/nottingham-forest-boss-chris-hughton-4784040) but yet to make any commitments.

Taking this into account, these supporters have flocked to plead for his permanent signing – find all of their verdicts down below.

### Forest fans desperate for Knockaert signing

> He’s the best attacking player we have by a country mile. Would be sitting on five or six assists but for the profligacy of others. If we can find a way to make it work, then 100% yes
>
> — CB (@Chris78901) [December 10, 2020](https://twitter.com/Chris78901/status/1336969687285035008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> I love Knockaert. Can we keep him? [https://t.co/D7ePevfWJH](https://t.co/D7ePevfWJH)
>
> — Margi Dunum (@MargiDunum) [December 10, 2020](https://twitter.com/MargiDunum/status/1336998734924816384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> People who can’t see how good he is are blind, at times he’s been the only player who’s tried to create something for us
>
> — Bullman🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (@Kai\_Bullman) [December 10, 2020](https://twitter.com/Kai_Bullman/status/1336958006312005633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Better than everyone we have and desperate for creative players which we have very few. Not sure young players are going to get us out the mess we are in.
>
> — Richard Beaumont (@Treakz) [December 10, 2020](https://twitter.com/Treakz/status/1336988111151226881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Blank cheque for Knockaert in jan. Some player [#nffc](https://twitter.com/hashtag/nffc?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — Nick (@NJL82) [December 9, 2020](https://twitter.com/NJL82/status/1336787311477059585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Sigh him up lads
>
> — LittleTyla (@LittleTyla12) [December 9, 2020](https://twitter.com/LittleTyla12/status/1336781800685907969?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Absolutely. I don’t care if yesterday was his first goal or assist for us. He has so much quality and I think he’s shown that. Not to mention that so far this season he’s been one of if not the best attacking player we have.
>
> — harveyscrim (@NFFC\_Harvey) [December 10, 2020](https://twitter.com/NFFC_Harvey/status/1336989290719567873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Yes. Brilliant player. He’s been a bit hit and miss so far, but in general he’s a match winner
>
> — Kendo (@AndrewKendrick7) [December 10, 2020](https://twitter.com/AndrewKendrick7/status/1336955318761365504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***In other news: These supporters had words for a Forest player after their loss to Reading, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/nottingham-forest-news/nottingham-forest-fans-fume-at-samba-following-reading-loss/)***