Nottingham Forest have been told they could be left disappointed in their reported chase for defender Andrew Omobamidele.
The Norwich City defender has been linked with a move to the City Ground this summer as the Reds look to strengthen their squad for what they hope will be a second successive season in the top flight.
But former Forest midfielder Carlton Palmer believes a move for the 20-year-old may depend on the outcome of the Canaries season, with Norwich battling to secure a place in the Premier League themselves. David Wagner's side are currently two points outside the Championship play-off places.
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Speaking to Football League World, Palmer said: “I think he’s a very good player. I’ve seen him play on several occasions. He’s very accomplished and very comfortable on the ball.
“He’s already made 40 appearances at a very young age in the Championship for Norwich and has been capped five times already for the Republic of Ireland.
“Forest were watching him, along with a lot of Premier League clubs, at the weekend but Norwich are closing in on a play-off spot, and if they go up through the play-offs I can’t see them letting a young player like that go.
“Norwich are in a good position financially. Of course, money always talks, but I think this situation will be decided by which league Norwich find themselves in come the end of the season.”
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