Nottingham Forest are reportedly in pursuit of German striker Simon Terodde who is earning a staggering £45,000-a-week according to reports.
The forward is expected to leave Koln this summer after limited time on the pitch but has no shortage of offers despite his £2m-a-year contract, report BILD.
They say Forest are one of several clubs chasing the 32-year-old who was also a previous target of the Reds' arch rivals Derby back in 2016.
He was linked the Rams in £1.5m deal when he was at VFL Bochum but ended up at Stuttgart.
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Fulham, Forest and Blackburn Rovers are now said to be hopeful of luring him to England given his impressive scoring record for Koln in the 2.Bundesliga.
He helped them win promotion to the top flight, but has barely featured putting a number of clubs on red alert.
Forest are being linked with numerous strikers ahead of the transfer window opening with the club one of many interested in free agent and former Charlton striker Lyle Taylor.
Forest are believed to have spoken to his representatives but face a huge fight to land the 30-year-old who is also interesting Celtic, Rangers and Turkish giants Galatasaray.
Boss Sabri Lamouchi is said to be keen on bolstering his striking options to help ease the burden on top scorer Lewis Grabban who has scored 20 goals this season.
As well as Terodde and Taylor, Forest were today linked with a swoop for Cameroon international and Angers forward Stephane Bahoken.
