He was raised in West Bridgford, is the son of a club legend and scored his first goal for the club against bitter rivals Derby. Brennan Johnson is clearly Nottingham Forest through and through.
But such has been his rapid progress at the City Ground this season, the 20-year-old considered among English football's brightest talents may soon be moving on.
Johnson has been linked with Everton, West Ham, Newcastle and Brentford in recent weeks, this clutch of Premier League clubs no doubt impressed by the youngster's raw pace, crossing ability and chance creation.