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Chris Hughton 'targeting' first signing as new era starts at Nottingham Forest

Transfer talk

New Nottingham Forest boss Chris Hughton is said to be targeting his first signing.

The Reds have been linked with a move for Fulham's Anthony Knockaert, who Hughton worked with at Brighton and Hove Albion.

According to The Athletic, Hughton wants to bring in Knockaert on loan as he looks to put his stamp on the squad he has taken over from Sabri Lamouchi.

And Forest fans have taken to social media to have their say on the latest transfer rumour.

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'Right opportunity'

New Nottingham Forest boss Chris Hughton has said he was waiting for "the right opportunity" to get back into football management.

The 61-year-old's arrival was announced on Tuesday evening, 30 minutes after notification of predecessor Sabri Lamouchi's departure.

Hughton has had great success in the past, overseeing promotion to the Premier League at both Newcastle United and Brighton and Hove Albion.

He has also had spells in charge at Birmingham City and Norwich City.

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Injury latest

Nottingham Forest will hope an injury to midfielder Harry Arter is nothing serious, after he was ruled out of the Republic of Ireland squad for their upcoming international matches.

The 30-year-old is said to have undergone a scan after picking up a knock in the Reds' 2-1 defeat to Bristol City on Saturday.

And he is now set to miss out on adding to his tally of caps, due to a thigh problem.

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Nice words

Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Brice Samba has paid tribute to Sabri Lamouchi.

Lamouchi was sacked by the Reds last night, and replaced in the City Ground hotseat by Chris Hughton.

"Thank you for bringing me here coach, wish you the best in the future," Samba said on Twitter.

"Let's not forget the good times but we now have to focus on the hard work ahead."

Read more, here.

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