Festive training
Nottingham Forest boss Sabri Lamouchi has outlined a busy Christmas training programme for his players, as they look to get their Championship form back on track.
Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at Huddersfield Town made it five games without a win for the Reds, who have slipped to ninth in the table - three points adrift of the top six with a game in hand.
Their festive fixture list sees them make the trip to face Hull City on Boxing Day, before home games against Wigan Athletic and Blackburn Rovers, on December 29 and New Year’s Day, respectively.
In demand
Nottingham Forest have been made an offer for young midfielder Jake Taylor, according to the player’s agent.
The 21-year-old has impressed during a loan spell at Port Vale, and the League Two side are keen to secure his signature on a permanent basis.
Taylor has scored six goals in 22 appearances during his stay at Vale Park so far this season, but his loan is due to run out on January 18.
His agent, Phil Sproson, says Vale have put forward an offer in writing to the Reds, ahead of possible negotiations in January - though it could be they face competition from other clubs.
Transfer latest
Che Adams’ future looks to be up in the air at Southampton, having failed to score a goal since his £15m summer move from Birmingham City.
Sabri Lamouchi’s Nottingham Forest are in desperate need of firepower and have been linked with the former Ilkeston striker.
Adams started the season as Ralph Hasenhuttl’s first choice frontman, but opted to replace him with Danny Ings after his goal drought, a move which has worked wonders for the Saints in their battle against the drop.
Ings has plundered 12 goals in his last 13 games, leading to talk about a possible England call-up, while Adams has been left to watch on.
Striker's verdict
Reported Nottingham Forest striker target Guillaume Hoarau has admitted he could leave current club Young Boys before the end of the season in Switzerland.
But he says there has not yet been any discussions with the Reds - or anyone else - about a potential move.
Hoarau’s contract runs out next summer and his agent, Michel Urscheler, had previously told media in Switzerland there had been interest from Forest, albeit without any “concrete” offer.
The forward himself has now spoken about his future, saying he would understand if Young Boys decide not to offer him a new deal.
