Merson expecting more Fryatt bids

Last updated : 18 August 2005 By Forest
Premiership sides West Ham and Sunderland have been linked with a move for the 19-year-old but the Reds are the only team so far to have made a firm bid.

"Now Forest have fired the first shot, we expect interest in Matty to be stimulated," Merson said.

"I'd think Forest could come in with a new bid but there have been other clubs interested too."

Fryatt is out of contract next summer although Walsall would get compensation if he left then due to his age while Merson has also said that the player will be offered a new deal to stay at the Bescot Stadium.