Nottingham Forest are said to be in “advanced talks” to sign Bournemouth midfielder Dan Gosling.
The Reds have been linked with a loan move for the 30-year-old this month, and The Sun claim they are now stepping up their efforts.
Forest boss Chris Hughton is keen to strengthen his squad further before the January transfer window closes next Monday.
Anthony Knockaert has extended his loan deal from Fulham, while Filip Krovinovic has been brought in on loan from Benfica - and the Reds are also understood to be interested in Brighton and Hove Albion striker Glenn Murray.
The Sun say the Cherries are willing to let Gosling leave “to create space for a serious push to land Ben Pearson from Preston”.
Forest are short of options in the centre of the pitch ahead of Saturday’s clash with Barnsley.
Ryan Yates is expected to be sidelined for about three weeks with a calf problem, while Jack Colback and Harry Arter are also out injured.
Fouad Bachirou made his comeback in last weekend’s FA Cup thumping at Swansea City, but that was only his second appearance in the Garibaldi.
A lack of numbers for that fourth round tie saw centre-back Loic Mbe Soh drafted into a defensive midfield role, as Samba Sow was rested - with the Reds keen to manage the 31-year-old’s knee troubles.
After the 5-1 defeat at the Liberty Stadium, Hughton said of the possibility of further signings: “If we’re able to do any more business then then we will do. But the January window is always very difficult so we will continue to work as hard as we can.”
