Nottingham Forest have completed their third summer signing in quick succession by landing Paul Anderson from Liverpool.

Forest have snapped up the winger, who spent last season on loan at The City Ground, in a £250,000 deal.

His arrival follows hard on the heels of the £1million capture of David McGoldrick from Southampton yesterday and the free transfer check-in of Dele Adebola from Bristol City this morning.

Anderson, 20, made 28 appearances for The Reds last season after missing the early part of the campaign through injury.

He scored two league goals and impressed many observers with his speedy performances and ability to operate on either flank.

Born in Melton Mowbray, he was on West Brom's books as a youngster but was released as a 16 year old. He joined Hull as an apprentice but before even making his first team debut was on his way to Liverpool in a deal worth £1.5million with £1million-rated John Welsh moving in the opposite direction.

He helped Liverpool land the F.A. Youth Cup and after establishing himself in their reserve side, he was named as a substitute for a Champions League game against Benfica - although he didn't get the chance to join the action.

He got his first taste of first team action during a season-long loan with Swansea in 2007-08. The Welsh club wanted him to return last term but he opted instead for a switch to Nottingham.

He has signed a three-year Forest contract.