Nottingham Forest legend Kenny Burns has urged Martin O'Neill to look at re-signing Britt Assombalonga.
The striker has been linked with a move away from Middlesbrough this summer after Bristol City investigated signing the player in January.
Whilst the Robins do not look likely to renew their interest this summer, other clubs are said to be interested.
Fulham and Sheffield United are both said to be keen on the player, who fell a little out of favour at the Riverside this season.
Forest legend Burns now says a City Ground return would be a dream scenario for the player.
Writing in his column for Nottinghamshire Live , Burns said: "Personally, I was always a big fan of Britt when he was at Nottingham Forest and his goal record speaks for itself - he's been missed.
"Yes, the rest of his game might not be that great, but he puts the ball in the net when he gets a chance and that’s what you want from your strikers.
"Generally, I’d always advise against players and managers going back to their former clubs, however, if there was any chance of bringing him back to Forest, I may be tempted to make an exception."
Burns says the finances would make a Forest return "highly improbable", but added: "He's a good player and has been underused at Boro since moving there."
