Nottingham Forest defender Chema Rodriguez has been linked with a quick departure from the club.
The 27-year-old only signed for Forest on a two-year contract in August when he joined from La Liga side Levante.
Hopes were high he would feature heavily when signed to fill a gap in the squad as a left-footed central defender.
However, he has played just five times this season and only started twice in the Championship thanks to the form of Joe Worrall, Tobias Figuieredo and Michael Dawson.
Now Spanish second tier side Almeria are said to be monitoring Rodriguez with a view to making a bid in January, according to Grada3.com.
Forest boss Sabri Lamouchi can also call on fit again duo Yohan Benalouane and Michael Hefele, meaning he could be tempted to let Rodriguez go.
It would be the second time Almeria, who are second in La Liga 2, have signed a player from Forest this season.
They spent £8m on winger Arvin Appiah in August, although the 18-year-old has only played six times this season, starting once in the league.
