Glenn Murray seals permanent Nottingham Forest move after calling an end to unsuccessful Watford stint as ex-Brighton striker signs short-term deal with Chris Hughton's side 

  • Striker Glenn Murray has joined Nottingham Forest until the end of the season 
  • Ex-Brighton forward, 37, has moved to Chris Hughton's side on a permanent deal
  • Murray was on loan at Watford since September but only made six appearances 

Brighton striker Glenn Murray has moved to Nottingham Forest on a permanent deal until the end of the Championship season.

The 37-year-old veteran joined Watford on a one-year loan in September 2020 but that was cut short after making just six appearances in all competitions for the Hornets.

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Forest boss Chris Hughton said: 'Glenn is a player I know very well and he has an excellent pedigree at this level. Certainly he will add leadership and experience to our squad between now and the end of the season.

Glenn Murray has joined Championship side Nottingham Forest until the end of the campaign

'He is a proven goalscorer at Premier League and Championship level and has continued to keep himself fit so we are looking forward to what he can bring to the squad ahead of a busy run of fixtures.'

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Murray scored 30 goals for Crystal Palace in 2012-13 and has bagged 111 goals for Brighton spanning two spells at the club, including 25 in his first two seasons in the Premier League with the Seagulls.

Nottingham Forest currently lie in 21st in the Championship, outside the relegation zone by one place and three points, although 22nd-placed Rotherham have two games in hand.