Nottingham Forest loan star Jack Colback has been lauded as the club's player of the season by fans over recent weeks, as the midfielder continues to impress at the City Ground.
Together with Joe Lolley, the pair have been targeted as two players who Martin O'Neill must ensure remain with the club next season, with the duo amassing over 80 percent of votes in our very own player of the season poll.
But, unlike Lolley, Colback is only with Forest on loan from Premier League Newcastle United, and currently has no deal in place to make the switch permanent.
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He has, however, expressed his desire to stay with the Reds beyond the summer, and O'Neill responded by promising to assess Forest's options, acknowledging the 29-year-old has been a key performer in Garibaldi since his arrival.
And fans have taken to social media to express just how important a permanent Colback deal could be for next season.
Juliet and Tom Barrett said: "Free up funds by off-loading the dead wood that are still at the club."
Keegan Bathell: "Pay him whatever he wants."
Tim Hillier: "I think it is a no brainer. Solid part of the team in midfield."
David Towle: "Only player we have with Premier League ability."
Benjamin Clarke: "Cough up the money for him."
Ally Goulding: "I love him, but he has to want to play for Forest."
