Nottingham Forest have today completed the signing of striker David McGoldrick from Southampton.

The Reds have paid a seven-figure fee for the 21 year old Nottingham-born star.

McGoldrick, who hails from the Wollaton area of the city, started his career with Notts County's youth set-up.

He made just 10 first team appearances for The Magpies before Southampton spotted his potential.

They snapped him up in the summer of 2004 and after loan spells with Bournemouth and Port Vale he established himself in the Saints' first team.

McGoldrick appeared in every one of Southampton's Championship games last season and topped their scoring charts with 12 league goals and two Carling Cup strikes.

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