Chelsea bid for Forest striker

Chelsea have made a £1.5m bid for Nottingham Forest striker Patrick Bamford, according to Forest boss Steve Cotterill.

Tue, 31 Jan, 2012 - 11:35

Chelsea have made a £1.5m bid for Nottingham Forest striker Patrick Bamford, according to Forest boss Steve Cotterill.

The 18-year-old has made just two substitute appearances during his short career at the City Ground, but has reportedly attracted attention from a number of clubs.

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Courts Soccer Transfer window Jan 2012 Place: City Ground Place: London Person: Patrick Bamford Person: Steve Cotterill Person: Cotterill Person: Bamford Person: Patrick Person: Philipp Prosenik Organisation: Chelsea Organisation: Forest Organisation: Nottingham Forest Organisation: Nottingham Evening Post Organisation: AC Milan Organisation: Blues Organisation: Rapid Vienna

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