Lewis O’Brien’s transfer deadline day switch to Swansea City ensured the midfielder would further extend his two-year absence from the Nottingham Forest first team.

It also sealed his fourth loan move since his last Reds appearance, a 3-0 League Cup defeat to Manchester United in January 2023, and leaves him marooned on just 13 since he arrived from Huddersfield Town following promotion.

However, he seems to be up and running for his latest club having made his Swans debut in Sunday’s 1-0 victory at Bristol City.

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The 26-year-old played the full 90 minutes in his first game since November when he was with MLS outfit Los Angeles FC and impressed head coach Luke Williams who praised his industry and drive.

“His energy is just so evident, he competes for every single ball,” Williams said. “He has regularly outjumped an opponent who has got a few inches on him because he is determined.

“He also showed a lot of quality on the ball, he is very unlucky not to have an assist when he played the pass for Jisung.

“He breaks from midfield, he must have been exhausted at that point, but he makes the effort to challenge and get there, and then the cross is outstanding. It was such a positive performance for his first one.”

O’Brien has also spent time on loan with Middlesbrough and DC United but could have a role to play for the South Wales side who parted company with long-term captain Matt Grimes in the window.

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