Nottingham Forest boss Chris Hughton has played down reports linking him with a move for striker Glenn Murray in the January transfer window.
The Reds were last week said to be keeping an eye on the Brighton forward who is currently on loan at Watford, but is struggling for game time.
Murray played under Hughton at Brighton, but is tipped to leave the Hornets although is reportedly eager to stay south of England.
While the Forest boss understood why he is being linked with Murray given the pair’s history, he said no move was imminent.
“I would imagine it’s very much to do with my connection with him and certainly at the moment, this is just speculation,” he said.
Forest have already added to their squad this month having landed Filip Krovinovic on loan from Benfica until the end of the season.
The midfielder has been brought in to help improve Forest’s spark in the final third and is set to make his debut against Barnsley next weekend.
But Hughton said the former West Brom loanee’s arrival would not be the last signing of the window providing the right player become available.
“If we’re able to do any more business then then we will do,” said Hughton, speaking after the 5-1 defeat to Swansea on Saturday.
“But the January window is always very difficult so we will continue to work as hard as we can.”
Forest have struggled for goals this season and have suffered particular problems up front with Lewis Grabban and Lyle Taylor having scored six goals between them in the Championship so far.
