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Steve Cooper defends Nottingham Forest signing TWENTY-ONE players as he insists the club have 'embraced the unique challenge' to stay in the Premier League and are 'investing' in their future after £165m overhaul

Steve Cooper has insisted Nottingham Forest's lavish summer of spending marks their best chance of remaining in the Premier League.

The newly promoted side have splashed out an astonishing £165million on 21 players in the summer transfer in a desperate attempt to avoid relegation.

Despite the unprecedented splurge, Forest manager Cooper has defended their methods, claiming they have 'embraced the unique challenge' of staying up.

Manager Steve Cooper (pictured) has insisted Nottingham Forest's lavish summer transfer window, with u00a3165million spent, marks their best chance of remaining in the Premier League
The arrival of Wolves defender Willy Boly was one of three signings on transfer deadline day

He said: 'There will always be a turnaround with some players coming and going, but there will never be as many as this summer.