Forest accept Spurs £8m for Reid and Dawson

Nottingham Forest have accepted an £8m (€11.5m) offer from Tottenham for highly-rated duo Andy Reid and Michael Dawson.

Tottenham confirmed earlier today they had made the approach, and Forest were unable to resist accepting the offer for two of the Coca-Cola Championship’s best players.

Republic of Ireland midfielder Reid and England Under-21s centre-half Dawson have travelled to north London to discuss personal terms and undergo medicals so that they can sign before the midnight transfer deadline.

Forest chief executive Mark Arthur said: "We have reached an agreement with Tottenham with regard to the sales of Andy Reid and Michael Dawson and we expect the transfers to be completed later today.

“Both players are understandably ambitious young men and are keen to play in the Premiership as soon as possible.

“This represents a great opportunity for both of them and as a club, we felt we could not stand in their way,” he told the club’s website, www.nottinghamforest.co.uk.

“The contributions of Andy and Michael to Nottingham Forest in recent years has been immense.

“They have been with us since they were schoolboys and have developed into two of the finest young players in the country.

“We will watch their progress in the Premiership with both a great deal of interest and pride.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank them both for their efforts and wish them the very best of luck for the future,” he said.