26 Jul 2017 00:14:50
While I can imagine this information will fall on deaf ears, I thought it was interesting to share all the same.

My close friend's younger brother is and has been Ben Osborne's best friend since a child (this is sounds unbelievable to some of you already . )

What was interesting was that whilst having a drink with my pal this evening, he was quick to tell me Forest information relayed by his brother.

Derby have on several occasions tabled bids of between £4m-£6m for him - all of which have been dismissed immediately. He went on to say that Derby have apparently called once every three days to enquire about him.

What's worth mentioning as I finish here is that Obsorne (despite being a Derby fan at heart) sees his future at Forest and wants to stay with the club.

1.) 26 Jul 2017
26 Jul 2017 00:59:56
Do you not have anything better to do?

2.) 26 Jul 2017
26 Jul 2017 01:41:20
4-6 mill they can have him.

3.) 26 Jul 2017
26 Jul 2017 06:18:27
You could of at least asked how to spell bens name properly. you've had a pop at mystic red then we have 'airport' situation from you.

4.) 26 Jul 2017
26 Jul 2017 07:36:06
What 'airport situation' are we talking about here UTF?

At 00:14 this morning, I'd imagine sleeping would be higher on my agenda than brainstorming an elaborate lie and, whilst half asleep, deliberately choosing the wrong spelling of 'Osborn'.

A suspiciously tenuous source of information, I'm sure you'll all agree - interesting never the less.

5.) 26 Jul 2017
26 Jul 2017 07:39:04
Hahaha just seen how from my phone, I wrote Osborn last night!

UTF - when are you doing those spelling lessons, mate?

6.) 26 Jul 2017
26 Jul 2017 12:40:39
Just to add to the rumour mill with my tenuous connections.

One of the caterers that frequent my place of work also does the catering at Pride Park and has confirmed the above rumour to be true. Derby have indeed made bids for Ben Osborn. Apparently.

7.) 26 Jul 2017
26 Jul 2017 13:26:19
I've got the feeling Osborn will be sold when we buy in a replacement. I know Gardner and Irvine have been mentioned in media and also on here.

8.) 26 Jul 2017
26 Jul 2017 14:26:18
It was Osborn's cross that made the first goal against Girona last night.

9.) 26 Jul 2017
26 Jul 2017 15:21:50
SteveSuttonWonkeyEye, leading a very brave cavalry charge in my support here!

Thank goodness for Pride Park caterers.

10.) 26 Jul 2017
26 Jul 2017 15:27:02
if we got irvine i wouldn't mind osborn going, i do like osborn but if we got between 4-6 mil for him we could get irvine and probably another quality player for 2-3 mil with the way we seem to be spotting bargains this summer. with warburton and mcparland in control of who we sign selling players doesn't seem like the disaster it used to be for us.

11.) 26 Jul 2017
26 Jul 2017 15:59:03
If you do that nffc then you get rid of Osborn and end up paying two players wages in stead of just having Osborn who was our most creative player last season and the leagues second most. why pay two wages when one man can do the job?

Shows how well run derby is when the caterers are sat by the blokes desk who makes bids for players! did the caterer try to negotiate as well?
Then again if this is true that shows loyalty that so many cry about and then there wanting him gone? fickle fans.

12.) 26 Jul 2017
26 Jul 2017 16:15:49
If you've ever been involved with, or employed by a football club, UTF, then you'd know that word does get around. People gossip and information circulates. Hence why many things come to light before they are officially announced. I'm not saying the Osborn offers are 100% fact, just that someone I know close to the club has also corroborated the story.

If you don't like rumours and gossip, mate, then WTF are you doing on this site? I'd try Mumsnet if you're just looking for idle chit-chat.

13.) 26 Jul 2017
26 Jul 2017 16:42:39
i agree UTF it is 2 wages instead of one, but we also have britts transfer fee and wages, perquis wages and hopefully stojkovic wages and lica wages (which are meant to be high) . so with the money coming in this summer from fees and wages compared to that goong out we would still probably make a big profit.

14.) 26 Jul 2017
26 Jul 2017 16:53:55
Osborn needs a season with Warbo in a settled position so everyone can judge how good is really is? I do not feel we have seen the best of him as he is always the player who fills in the midfield gaps in our squad. Now we will have some depth in midfield he can have a settled role.

As for a fee is Will Hughes any better? Ossie must be worth at least as much?

15.) 26 Jul 2017
26 Jul 2017 17:07:57
redinexile i agree osborn is worth more than hughes but i think hughes was massively overpriced.