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Barry Cooper

Nottingham Forest transfer news: Reds 'target' confirms Leeds United exit

Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah has confirmed that he's leaving Leeds United and returning to the Emirates Stadium.

The talented 20-year-old striker has been linked with a move to the Whites' Championship rivals Nottingham Forest, and despite starting Leeds' 1-1 draw at West Brom on New Year's Day, the Gunners have opted to recall him with a view to sending out elsewhere.

Nketiah netted five times for Marcelo Bielsa's Whites during his loan spell at Elland Road, but the Argentine tactician prefers ex-Reds man Patrick Bamford in attack, with him coming off the bench to salvage a draw at the Hawthorns.

Lamouchi's Forest, who moved fourth in the Championship with a 3-2 win over Blackburn on Wednesday courtesy of a Lewis Grabban brace and Joe Lolley's curling effort, are one of a number of Championship clubs believed to be monitoring his situation, along with Bristol City.

Eddie Nketiah says his goodbyes to Leeds' fans (Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

"Unfortunately my time at Leeds United has come to an end," the England Under-21 star wrote on Twitter, as he backed Leeds to secure promotion to the Premier League.

It’s been an amazing experience and a privilege to play for such an amazing club.

"I would like to say a big thank you to my teammates, the coaching staff and the manager for making my time here an enjoyable one.

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"Lastly, a big thank you to all the wonderful fans for taking to me so quickly.

"I wish the club all the best and I’m sure you’ll get to the promised land."

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