Forest miss out on Rogers
Nottingham Forest look set to miss out on a loan move for Manchester City youngster Morgan Rogers, with a switch to Bournemouth now looking close.
The 19-year-old was in the stands at the City Ground for Saturday's defeat to the Cherries, but it now appears a temporary move to the south coast is on the cards.
Halesowen-born Rogers was a surprise attendee at the weekend, with Chris Hughton speculating that he was present to watch former teammate Brennan Johnson in red and white, but it now appears he was instead there to watch his potential future teammates in green and black.
Sky Sports are reporting that 'a medical is expected within the next 24 hours' ahead of what 'would be a season-long loan' to Scott Parker's side.
That should perhaps not come as a surprise to Reds fans as, when questioned about the youngster after Saturday's match, Hughton was quick to extinguish any talk of a move for Rogers.
He said: “I was told about it (Rogers watching the game), and the first thing I thought was, he obviously played with Brennan (Johnson) last season at Lincoln (City), so it was brilliant he’s taken the time out to come (to) see Brennan play at the City Ground."
But Reds receive James Garner boost
Nottingham Forest received a huge boost in their pursuit of Manchester United midfielder James Garner after Stoke City closed in on the signing of Romaine Sawyers.
Stoke had been one of Forest's main rivals for Garner's signature but they are expected to wrap up the signing of the West Brom midfielder in the next 24 hours.
That move now looks to have ended Stoke's bid to land Garner who is set to leave United this summer for another loan spell to help further his development.
Forest remain hopeful of clinching the deal and Nottinghamshire Live understands that Garner is also keen on a return to the club where he spent a four-month loan spell last season.
Derby County are also interested in Garner with Rams boss Wayne Rooney keen on utilising his relationship with United to help bring him to the club.
Mowbray's eye-catching comments
Blackburn Rovers boss Tony Mowbray said he doesn't "really recognise" Nottingham Forest after leading his side to victory at the City Ground.
Rovers secured a 2-1 win on a frustrating night for Forest boss Chris Hughton, who came under fire from Reds fans as they slipped to a third successive defeat.
Chants of 'you don't know what you're doing' rang out from some fans in the second half and there were boos at both half-time and the final whistle.
Frustration is growing at the club's start to the season while a lack of signings is also causing unrest with Forest having made just three additions so far this window.
The club have looked to reduce the average age of their squad over the summer, with the likes of Jordan Gabriel and Brennan Johnson elevated to the first team while more experienced professionals have left.
