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.
“That, I think, would be the reason why he was there."
The teenager impressed during his first loan spell away from Manchester, where he was fielded to the left of Johnson out on the flanks after arriving in January.
From that position, he chipped in with six goals and four assists for Lincoln and was ever-present for Michael Appleton's side during the play-offs, where the Imps were ultimately defeated 2-1 by Blackpool in the final.
