FOREST LEADING THE WAY
Forest are in pole position to sign Almeria defender Mathieu Peybernes, reports in Spain claim.
Peybernes had been expected to join La Liga side Getafe this summer, but now, the Reds have jumped to the top of a queue which also includes Championship rivals Swansea City, Marca say.
ON HIS WAY OUT
Portuguese attacker Jota is said to be on the verge of leaving Benfica - with suggestions he could be on the way to Nottingham Forest.
The Reds have been linked with the 21-year-old, along with his club teammate David Tavares.
It is thought a move elsewhere is particularly likely for Jota this summer as he has fallen down the pecking order at his club.
NEW SIGNINGS FEATURE IN DEFEAT
New signings Lyle Taylor and Tyler Blackett got their first run-outs for Nottingham Forest in a pre-season friendly on Saturday.
The Reds were beaten 2-0 by Oldham Athletic in a behind closed doors match, which took place at the Nigel Doughty Academy with no media present.
But a number of their first-team stars were involved as Sabri Lamouchi’s side stepped up their preparations for the new Championship season.
BRUCE'S MURPHY PLAN
Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce hasn’t given up hope of keeping Jacob Murphy at St James’ Park beyond the summer.
The exciting winger has been linked with a move to Nottingham Forest, as well as a return to Sheffield Wednesday where he spent the Championship season.
Wednesday chief Garry Monk is desperate to see Murphy back at Hillsborough, but Bruce is keen to have a closer look at the 25-year-old before making any transfer decision.
FITNESS WORRY OVER SOW AND LOLLEY
Forest pair Joe Lolley and Samba Sow could be fitness doubts for the start of the new season, according to a report.
The duo struggled with injuries towards the end of last term, and the short turnaround between the two campaigns means there has been little time to fully recover.
