Nottingham Forest told to accept £10 million agreement that supporters will enjoy – Kieran Maguire.
There is “tension” between Nottingham Forest and its council, but they may proceed with stadium plans provided they accept a £10 million freehold agreement.
That is the opinion of financial expert Kieran Maguire, who told Football Insider exclusively that if Forest chose to leave the City Ground, they will lose vital transportation and cultural linkages.
Forest are currently in negotiations with Nottingham City Council over the future of the City Ground and possible stadium expansion.
According to Football Insider, Forest executives are in a “civil war” over the stadium choice, with some employees opting to relocate to Toton.
Forest has been offered a £250 million land lease for 250 years (£1 million per year) or the freehold of the City Ground for £10 million.
Nottingham Forest may continue stadium ambitions with a £10 million contract.
Maguire believes supporters would want to remain at the City Ground, and he highlighted that the freehold offer would allow the team to continue with their present stadium development plans.
“The benefits of Forest being given the freehold or a 250-year lease mean that the club, if it accepts the offer, will be able to plan ahead of time for stadium development.
“I imagine that this would be the preferred option of fans, compared to an out-of-town stadium which loses transport and cultural links.”
In other developments, Nottingham Forest might equal Tottenham with a contentious transaction involving Kieran Maguire.
