Anderson reveals how Howe tried to convince him to stay at Newcastle this summer

Anderson departed the Magpies to join Nottingham Forest in the summer, a move that proved to be beneficial for both parties.

However, Anderson has revealed that manager Eddie Howe wanted him to stay.

"I spoke to Eddie Howe," the England under-21 international told reporters. 

"We both wanted me to stay but it is sort of... it's football now.

"It was tough to make that move from your boyhood club. Ultimately it was the club's decision and it is exciting times for me personally. It is a win-win for both of us.

"It is always a little bit harder being seen as an academy graduate. Since I came to Forest I am carrying a bit more responsibility and I quite like that."