Former Nottingham Forest manager Sabri Lamouchi is lining up a shock swoop for Reds star Lewis Grabban.
Lamouchi who was axed to make way for Chris Hughton recently, is said to keen to sign Grabban this weekend for his new club.
He took charge at Qatari club Al Duhail, shortly after his dismissal from the City Ground.
He is keen to add proven goalscorer Grabban to his new side.
The deadline for transfers is tomorrow and a report suggests that a deal could be done.
Respected journalist John Percy tweeted the news today. He stated: "Former #nffc manager Sabri Lamouchi - now in charge at Qatari club Al Duhail - is targeting Lewis Grabban for a move before their transfer deadline on October 25. Forest are reluctant to sell but there is a chance something could happen over the weekend."
Grabban took a knock in last night's game with local rivals Derby County.
Boss Chris Hughton says a hip injury led to striker Grabban’s substitution at half-time of Nottingham Forest ’s 1-1 draw with Derby County.
The Reds boss had started with a 4-4-2 formation against the Rams, playing Grabban up front with Lyle Taylor.
It was a frustrating first 45 minutes for the hosts, though, as they fell behind to Martyn Waghorn’s free-kick and struggled to offer much by way of creativity.
Hughton tweaked the system after the break, bringing Anthony Knockaert on for Grabban - and was rewarded with an equaliser when Lyle Taylor finished off a corner from the substitute with 64 minutes gone.
“He just felt his hip. It was a little bit sore,” Hughton said of Grabban.
“We could have taken a risk, but I think it was the right decision.
“I think in some ways it might have helped.
“We went two up top in the first half, hoping that would work. But the way they defended as a team made it difficult for us to get the right service to the front two.
“But the game opened up in the second half and gave us more options. And we played better in the second half.”
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