Press Talk
Posted on: Wed 18 May 2011
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Evening Gazette, May 4th
Nottingham Forest are set to go for Kris Boyd
NOTTINGHAM Forest are set to spark the Boro exodus with a summer move for Kris Boyd.
Forest boss Billy Davies has given a clear indication that he believes Boyd can score goals for the Midlanders next season.
Davies said: "I don't think Kris will find his true sharpness until next season - but there is no doubt that he will score goals.
"He scored goals for us again, against Scunthorpe. His fitness is still not where it could be.
"But to get him to that, we would need to get him through a pre-season.
"However, we also know that strikers are all about scoring goals and that is exactly what he is doing. Hopefully, that will continue."
The People, April 24th
Ipswich closing deal on Ferdinand
IPSWICH are closing in on 18-year-old Southend midfielder Kane Ferdinand, - cousin of Manchester United star Rio. BRIGHTON, CRYSTAL PALACE and NOTTINGHAM FOREST are also keen.
The Sun, April 24th
Tony Mowbray swoops for Forest's Paul Smith
TONY MOWBRAY is ready to swoop for Paul Smith on a permanent basis in the summer.
The Nottingham Forest goalkeeper has been hugely impressive since joining on loan to cover for injured England under-21 goalkeeper Jason Steele and Mowbray believes his experience will help bring on the highly-rated Boro Academy graduate.
The 30-year-old would jump at the chance to join Boro on a permanent basis and Mowbray has been impressed by his attitude.
skysports.com, April 18th (and repeated in Friday's Mirror)
Prem clubs chasing Moussi
Everton, Stoke and Wigan have Frenchman on their wish-lists
Skysports.com understands a host of Premier League clubs are interested in Nottingham Forest midfielder Guy Moussi.
Everton, Stoke and Wigan are all chasing the Frenchman, who is out of contract at City Ground at the end of the season and could leave on a free transfer.
Forest have already said they are keen on keeping Moussi, who arrived at the club from French side AC Angers in 2008.
But the 26-year-old, who is yet to agree a new deal with Forest, could be tempted away from the club if any top-flight suitors come knocking in the summer.
goal.com, April 16th
Aston Villa eye Nottingham Forest & Northern Ireland goalkeeper Lee Camp
Aston Villa have identified Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Lee Camp as the man to replace Brad Friedel, according to skysports.com
The Sun, April 11th
Nico's Football League News
Wigan and Nottingham Forest are eyeing Brighton midfielder Liam Bridcutt.
Daily Mirror, April 8th
Everton boss plotting raid for tough Guy Moussi
Everton boss David Moyes is plotting a surprise move for Nottingham Forest's midfield enforcer Guy Moussi.
Moyes is ready to pinch Moussi on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of this season.
Read the full article here.
talksport, April 6th
Nottingham Forest to go back in for Fulham's Greening
Nnottingham Forest will revive their interest in Jonathan Greening this summer by tabling a bid for the Fulham midfielder.
Billy Davies wanted to take Greening on loan at the City Ground in January but was rebuffed in his attempts to lure him to Nottingham.
The People, March 27th
Konchesky set for Fulham return after Liverpool nightmare
PAUL KONCHESKY is returning to Fulham at the end of the season - bringing an end to his Liverpool nightmare.
He is now on loan at Nottingham Forest but talks have taken place between Fulham and Liverpool and he is set to head back to Craven Cottage in June for around £1.5million.
The Sun, March 16th
Derby plan to sign Nathan Tyson on a free transfer from Nottingham Forest this summer.
skysports.com, March 15th
Davies waits on stars
Forest boss unsure over futures of players
Nottingham Forest boss Billy Davies is keen to resolve the futures of a number of players at the club swiftly.
"I have six out of contract players in the summer, who are in a similar position, waiting to see what goes on," he said.
"I do not know what the contract negotiations are with Robert Earnshaw, with Guy Moussi, Nathan Tyson or Dele Adebola. We have six players out of contract and I do not know what the situation is.
"I don't know where we are on that. But there is a psychology involved when you sign players on to a new contract or when you do not.
"We do not want that to affect what is going on here. I have given my evaluation of the situation and it is in other people's hands."
Read the full article here.
Nottingham Evening Post, March 14th
Manager Davies hopes to agree a new contract at Forest
BILLY Davies hopes his long-term future as manager of Nottingham Forest will be secured, so that he can take on 'the challenge' of establishing the club in the Premier League.
The Scot has just over a year left on his City Ground contract. But he would like to tie himself to a longer deal, to allow him the time to complete his 'rebuilding job' at the club.
"There is nothing at the minute," said Davies, when asked if there had been any discussions with the club on his future.
"But I have said before that we are only part way through rebuilding this football club.
"There is a long way to go still. With a year left on my contract, I will wait and see what happens.
"I have to say that I would thoroughly like to continue the progression of this club over the next number of years.
"I think that is what it is going to take to get us out of this division and where we want to be.
"The chairman said a few weeks ago that we will give it our best shot this season; that we will try to get to the play-offs or beyond.
"If it does not happen this season, we will go for it next season.
"It is not my decision. I came here on a three-and-a-half year deal, with the clear instruction to get us out of this division.
"In the last two transfer windows, progression has stopped. We still have a lot of work to do.
"But I would like to continue that progression and work to not only get out of this division, but also to become an established team in the top division.
"I would love the challenge of that. I still believe anything is possible.
"If we get everyone working together, we can achieve anything. It would be nice to carry this progression forwards."
Daily Mirror, March 14th
Forest turn attention to Toon loan star
Billy Davies is talking to Newcastle about taking schemer Danny Guthrie on loan to Nottingham Forest.
Guthrie could leave Toon for good if a loan works out - and he takes Forest to the top flight.
skysports.com, March 8th
Forest land Boyd for Smith
Boro bring in keeper cover as striker moves to City Ground
Middlesbrough and Nottingham Forest have swapped Kris Boyd and Paul Smith, with both players moving in loan deals.
Daily Mirror, March 4th
Forest boss wants reunion with Leicester skipper
Nottingham Forest boss Billy Davies is making a shock move for 'old boy' Matt Oakley - club skipper of local rivals Leicester City.
Davies wants the leader of his Derby County promotion run in 2007 to join him on loan for the final push at Forest and hopes Sven Goran Eriksson will let him go.
Davies is looking for an experienced figure in midfield but the move may hinge on whether Forest are willing to take Oakley in a permanent deal at the end of the loan.
Daily Express, 4th March
Nathan Tyson has stunned Nottingham Forest after rejecting a new contract and is set to leave in the summer on a free transfer.
Daily Mirror, March 3rd
Forest launch bid for Reo-Coker
Nottingham Forest have had an ambitious bid to sign Nigel Reo-Coker on loan rejected by Aston Villa.
Forest boss Billy Davies wanted Reo-Coker to drop a division and join his Championship promotion challenge.
But Villa chief Gerard Houllier has blocked the move because he wants Reo-Coker, a £7.5m signing from West Ham in 2007, to stay for the rest of the season.
skysports.com, March 1st
Davies drops contract hint
Reds boss hoping to see effort rewarded
Billy Davies is hoping that his achievements at Nottingham Forest will be recognised by the club's board.
"It is great Sunderland have given their manager a new contract," said Davies in the Daily Mirror.
"They have shown great faith in him.
"Well played Sunderland. He has been given a new contract for his efforts and reward for what he's done.
"I have a year to go on my contract, but at the moment no-one has spoken to me about extending it."
skysports.com, March 1st
Davies - No Guthrie move
Reds boss keen on Magpies midfielder as he looks for loanees
Billy Davies admits to being interested in Danny Guthrie, but insists he has made no approach for the Newcastle midfielder.
He told the Nottingham Evening Post: "I have made no attempt to sign Guthrie. He is a player who was on our list, when we were looking at possibilities. And he is a player who had been out of the picture at his club.
"But is he available? I don't know. Would he come here? I don't know."
Daily Mail, February 28th
Nottingham Forest set to bring in Newcastle's Danny Guthrie on loan to help promotion push
Fulham Chronicle, February 19th
Fulham snub Nottingham Forest's loan bid for Jonathan Greening
MARK Hughes has told Nottingham Forest that Jonathan Greening is staying at Fulham.
The Championship promotion hopefuls have been linked with a loan move for the former Manchester United and West Brom midfielder, who has been restricted to just four starts all season.
Daily Mirror, February 17th
Forest to rescue Brown from Portsmouth limbo
Billy Davies is ready to offer Michael Brown an escape route from his nightmare at Portsmouth.
The Nottingham Forest boss has targeted Brown for a loan switch as he steps up his bid to bring in precious Championship experience.
skysports.com, February 17th
Johnson attracting interest
Baggies and Forest keeping tabs on combative midfielder
Skysports.com understands Leeds midfielder Bradley Johnson is being tracked by West Brom and Nottingham Forest.
The 23-year-old is out of contract in the summer after turning down a new deal in November last year and was subsequently placed on the transfer list.
skysports.com, February 17th
Championship clubs eye Dicker
Brighton midfielder's contract set to run down
Skysports.com understands Burnley and Nottingham Forest are keeping tabs on Brighton midfielder Gary Dicker.
Nottingham Evening Post, February 12th
Davies pledges to deliver promotion if Forest back him with three loan signings
BILLY Davies today told Nottingham Forest he will deliver promotion - if they can back him with three loan signings.
But he warned that, if the Reds do not earn a place in the Premier League this season, their squad could be torn apart in the summer.
"I am saying it genuinely, if we get three quality players and, then, if we do not go over the finishing line, I will admit it is my fault," said Davies, whose side face top-of-the-table QPR at Loftus Road tomorrow. "I'm more than happy to say that.
"If we do not get those players and we miss out again, as we did last season, then we will have to share the blame.
"When I look at the competition and what they have done, in terms of new signings, it concerns me.
"If we can stay injury and suspension free, we have a great chance of making the play-offs.
"But we need three players for automatic promotion, because fatigue is going to be an issue."
Read the full article here.
Daily Mirror, February 12th
Forest boss fears players will abandon ship after second promotion failure
Billy Davies has launched another astonishing attack on his board and claimed a second promotion blow-out will spark a mass player exodus.
Davies fears his players will be pinched by the predators if Nottingham Forest's Premier League mission collapses for the second successive season.
He said: "If we're going to go up, it has to be this season. We can't afford to miss this opportunity.
"But if we don't finish the job then six out-of-contract players will walk out the door and big clubs could come in for our key players.
"To have a massive turnaround of players and go again next season is a big ask. But if I get three quality players, then if we don't go over the line I'm happy to accept it's my fault.
"These players are heroes to have got us into the top two but they cannot be flogged. Fatigue will be an issue.
"I was hired to get out of this division, not to break records, not to win six games in a row and stay undefeated at home for 34 games. The target is promotion."
Daily Mirror, February 9th
Forest's title hopes in emergency Ward
Championship high-flyers Nottingham Forest are leading the chase for Bolton youngster Danny Ward, but manager Owen Coyle is still unsure whether to send him out on loan.
The emergency loan window opened on Tuesday and Forest are ready to bolster their squad ahead of their promotion push for the Premier League.
skysports.com, February 9th
Ferdinand attracting interest
Southend youngster turns down contract offer
Skysports.com understands Kane Ferdinand has put a cluster of Championship sides on high alert after he turned down a contract offer from Southend.
The 18-year-old cousin of Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has managed to establish himself in the Shrimpers first team with some mature displays at the heart of their midfield.
In recent weeks Roots Hall has been busy with scouts eager to see the teenager, who is still on a scholarship contract.
Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest are reportedly among the front-runners to snare the midfielder should he opt to further his footballing education at a higher level.
bbc.co.uk, January 31st
Forest reject Celtic's bid to sign Kelvin Wilson early
Wilson has signed a pre-contract agreement to join Celtic in the summer
Nottingham Forest have rejected the latest offer from Celtic to bring defender Kelvin Wilson to Glasgow now instead of waiting until the summer.
Forest knocked back the offer of "several hundred thousand pounds" to sell Wilson before his pre-contract contract with Celtic comes into effect.
talksport, January 31st
Wolves make late move for Nottingham Forest defender
Wolves are poised to make a deadline beating move for Nottingham Forest's Luke Chambers.
skysports.com, January 27th
No Forest return for Shorey
West Brom boss Roberto Di Matteo has dismissed reports linking Nicky Shorey with a return to Nottingham Forest.
He told the Express and Star: "Nothing is going on with Nicky. There's no truth in it. Nicky is not going anywhere. He is part of this squad. I can't see anyone leaving at the moment.
bbc.co.uk, January 26th
Striker Nathan Tyson fears Nottingham Forest exit
Nottingham Forest striker Nathan Tyson fears he could be leaving the club as he is yet to be offered a new deal.
Tyson, who joined the Reds in a permanent deal from Wycombe in January 2006 after a short loan spell, is out of contract at the end of this season.
But the 28-year-old told BBC Radio Nottingham: "I don't know where my future is going and so I am just playing every game like it's my last.
"I don't know what will happen in the next week or so - or in the summer."
Read the full interview here.
The Sun, January 26th
Nicky won't Shore you up, Forest
ROBERTO DI MATTEO has rejected Nottingham Forest's bid to get Nicky Shorey, 29, back to the City Ground.
Baggies boss Di Matteo will need all of his squad as he attempts to avoid relegation from the Prem.
Forest see Shorey as a solution to their problematic left-back spot. But Di Matteo wants to keep his man.
Nottingham Evening Post, January 25th
Forest will not sell Wilson to Celtic during January, manager Davies insisted today
NOTTINGHAM Forest have told Celtic to forget signing Kelvin Wilson until the summer.
And they will also not make a decision on whether to bid for South Africa winger Siphiwe Tshabalala until the end of the season.
"Losing Wilson and having to then replace him, with all the disruption that would entail?
"For me, it is a no-brainer.
"We are here to look after our own back yard. We have to make sure we have the right balance to the squad to see us through. Kelvin is a very important player for this club."
Kaizer Chiefs winger Tshabalala is also off Forest's radar until the summer, despite incorrect reports that a deal had already been done.
"We have looked at the lad, which was always the intention, and I have told him that we will monitor his progress over the next couple of months," said Davies.
Read the full article here.
Daily Telegraph, January 24th
South Africa World Cup star Siphiwe Tshabalala is set to join Nottingham Forest
South Africa World Cup star Siphiwe Tshabalala is set to join Nottingham Forest in June after impressing on a week-long trial at the City Ground - but he wants to win the league title in his home country while a fee is discussed.
The left winger, 26, said: "I am excited to have passed the trial, and will be looking forward to making a good start when I return here in a few months time. "I have never won the league title, and with God-willing I'd like to leave Chiefs with the memory of winning the Absa Premiership for the fans who have supported me throughout the years."
Forest's request to look at Tshabalala on trial before agreeing a deal did not go down well in South Africa where some commentators saw it as a snub. But the player remained unconcerned. He said: "They asked to have a closer look at me and I don't have a problem with that. I know that there are other clubs who would've possibly signed me straight away but Nottingham Forest asked to have a look at me and I am very happy."
Sunday Mail, January 23rd
Celtic step up bid to land Kelvin Wilson early after Majstorovic hamstring injury
CELTIC are ready to go cap in hand to Nottingham Forest and plead for Kelvin Wilson to bail them out of a defensive crisis.
The Forest defender has agreed a pre-contract to play for the Hoops next season, but Neil Lennon admits he needs him NOW after Daniel Majstorovic picked up a hamstring injury in yesterday's 1-0 win over Aberdeen.
Lennon knows he needs reinforcements immediately, even if it could cost up to £250,000 to land Wilson six months earlier than planned.
Lennon said: "Daniel has picked up a hamstring injury and is doubtful for the game against Hearts.
"I was looking to strengthen that area of the team this month anyway, but now it looks as if I'll have to speed things up.
"I imagine Wilson will be one of the options we will look at."
skysports.com, January 21st
Ramsey set for Cardiff move
Arsene Wenger is poised to let Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey rejoin Cardiff on a loan deal.
The 20-year-old has recovered from a badly broken leg at Stoke last season and enjoyed a short loan spell at Nottingham Forest earlier this term.
skysports.com, January 20th
Duo look at Tshabalala
Skysports.com understands Nottingham Forest and Millwall are battling it out for South Africa ace Siphiwe Tshabalala.
Tshabalala is believed to be training with Nottingham Forest this week so that Billy Davis can cast an eye over him and Millwall are thought to have invited him for a similar stint next week.
If Tshabalala impresses during his time at the two clubs they could step up their interest in the winger before the close of the transfer window.
Nottingham Evening Post, January 20th
Forest target joins Premier League club for undisclosed fee
NOTTINGHAM Forest target Adam Hammill has today completed a move to Premier League Wolves.
The winger has moved to Molineux from Championship club Barnsley.
It is understood the Reds bid £500k for the 22-year-old but have now missed out on their man, who has been enticed by immediate top-flight football.
Vitalfootball.co.uk, January 19th
Bertrand Bound For Deepdale
PNE Vital understands that North End boss Phil Brown is set to move for Chelsea's Ryan Bertrand.
The England U21 international has just completed a six-month loan spell with Billy Davies's Nottingham Forest where he played 19 times for the Reds.
It was thought that Forest were keen to retain the services of Bertrand, however reports from Nottingham suggest that Davies is now assessing other options at left-back.
Bertrand is also wanted by Championship pace-setters Swansea, but Phil Brown has moved quickly to make enquiries about the London-born left-back.
bbc.co.uk, January 16th
South Africa's Siphiwe Tshabalala set for Forest trial
South African World Cup hero Siphiwe Tshabalala is set for a week-long trial at Nottingham Forest.
The 26-year-old earned rave reviews after scoring the opening goal of the World Cup against Mexico last June.
Tshabalala, who arrives at Forest on Monday, is hoping to seal a move from Kaizer Chiefs for around £1.5 million.
Read the full article here.
kickoff.com, January 16th
Tshabalala to UK for trials
Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Siphiwe Tshabalala could be lost to South African football soon after attracting interest from two teams in England one of the sides being Championship League side Nottingham Forest.
'Shabba' is set to jet off tomorrow after being granted his visa to travel to the UK on Saturday. The Amakhosi midfielder's manager Jazzman Mahlakgane refused to divulge the name of the second team in England that is interested in signing his client.
Speaking to KickOff.com, Mahlakgane says he was very impressed with the setup at Nottingham Forest when he visited England recently and the Bafana Bafana star would fit in the club well.
Nottingham Evening Post, January 14th
Davies looks to USA for more targets, as Forest wait on Findley work permit decision
BILLY Davies today revealed he may target more players from America, on the day Nottingham Forest discover whether Robbie Findley will get the green light to play for the Reds.
"We are always looking and there are always names kicking around and people to consider," said Davies.
"There are some great young kids coming through.
"American's have an excellent attitude and great athleticism.
"The challenge of soccer is something new for them and the stadiums and facilities they now have are immense.
"It is a very good market place for players. The ones I have dealt with have been top class.
South Yorkshire Star, 13 January 2011
Double bid for Hammill
Barnsley, BLACKPOOL and Nottingham Forest have both made offers to buy Barnsley's star winger Adam Hammill.
It was believed that Wolves were the front-runners to secure the former Liverpool midfielder's signature.
But a senior source at Oakwell told The Star that Wolves have yet to make an official approach for the player despite Molineux manager Mick McCarthy having cast his eye over Hammill when the Reds hosted Coventry City earlier this month.
"We've had two offers for Adam, one from Blackpool and one from Nottingham Forest," revealed the source.
"We're also expecting to one from Wolves, but we've not had an official approach as yet."
Daily Mirror, January 12th
Nottingham Forest manager Billy Davies is set to sign Manchester United striker Joshua King on loan to boost his promotion mission.
Davies wants to complete a deal for the teenager before the Championship clash with Portsmouth on Saturday.
Norway Under-19 international King spent four months at Preston earlier this season, scoring one goal in 10 appearances, before he was recalled by Sir Alex Ferguson after the sacking of his son Darren as manager.
Now Davies is ready to take the 18-year-old on loan for the remainder of the campaign.
Daily Mail, January 11th
Wolves are interested in Reading's £1.5m striker Simon Church, 22. Swansea and Nottingham Forest are also interested.
Sunday Mail, January 9th
Kelvin Wilson last night begged Nottingham Forest to let him join Celtic now - so he can help the Hoops win the SPL.
The Scotsman, January 9th
Celtic will have to wait for Forest's Kevin Wilson
CELTIC do not envisage agreeing a transfer fee with Nottingham Forest for Kelvin Wilson that would see the 25-year-old centre-back join in this transfer window following his signing of a pre-contract agreement with the Glasgow club on Friday.
bbc.co.uk, January 7th
Nottingham Forest's Kelvin Wilson will join Celtic
Nottingham Forest defender Kelvin Wilson has signed a pre-contract agreement with Celtic.
The 25-year-old centre-half will move to Celtic Park once his deal expires at the City Ground in the summer.
Nottingham Evening Post, January 7th
Forest play waiting game in bid to sign defender Bertrand
NOTTINGHAM Forest will have to be patient in their quest to sign Ryan Bertrand after Chelsea recalled the defender to Stamford Bridge.
It is understood that manager Carlo Ancelotti wants to assess the England under-21 left-back in training and in action with the Blues reserves before making a decision on his future.
The Reds remain keen to either have Bertrand on-loan for the rest of the season or to sign him permanently. But they may also face competition from Championship rivals Swansea.
"With Ryan in the side, we have the second best defensive record in the division," said Davies. "That tells you how important he is to us.
"Ryan is away back to Chelsea now. I have, over the last three or four weeks, given my recommendation to the acquisitions committee with regards to the situation with Ryan.
"That is now in the hands of other people. But, at this moment, he is back at Chelsea."
Read the full article here.
skysports.com, Januaary 5th
Robins expects Hammill exit
Mark Robins is pessimistic about Barnsley's chances of hanging on to influential winger Adam Hammill during the January transfer window.
Hammill has been one of the stand-out performers in the Championship this season and has attracted interest from a host of clubs.
Blackpool have already made a bid for the 22-year-old, while the likes of Cardiff, Nottingham Forest, Wigan and Wolves are also monitoring the former Liverpool youngster.
bbc.co.uk, January 3rd
Preston chairman dismisses Billy Davies manager link
Preston chairman Maurice Lindsay says the club have not approached Nottingham Forest manager Billy Davies about the vacant position at Deepdale.
"Anyone putting false money on Billy have made a mistake," Lindsay told BBC Radio 5 live.
"But no decision has been made and no approaches made to anyone."
Lindsay added: "He's contracted to another club so whether there's been a late application I don't know.
"Billy has not applied for the job but all the applicants that are now shortlisted are well known and have considerable experience."
Daily Mirror, January 3rd
Nottingham Forest are ready to raid Arsenal again with a loan swoop for Jay Emmanuel-Thomas.
Nottingham Evening Post, January 3rd
Tyson's question to Forest: Do you still want me at the City Ground?
NATHAN Tyson today appealed to Nottingham Forest to tell him whether he is still wanted at the City Ground.
The flying winger, who has been a key figure in the last two matches, says he is disappointed that nobody has sat down with him to discuss whether he will be offered a new contract.
"I haven't got a clue what is happening. Nothing has been said. Nobody has approached me," said Tyson. "As far as I am concerned, I am going to be out of a job in the summer.
"All I can say is that I am enjoying playing out the remainder of my contract.
"Whether I will be here through January, I don't know. I might be here until the end of the season. My agent is getting a lot of stress from me about it.
"But nobody has offered me anything and I don't know what will happen during this window or at the end of the season."
Read the full interview here.
News of the World, January 2nd
Nottingham Forest want to sign Newcastle striker Leon Best on a permanent deal. Burnley, Crystal Palace and Swansea are also interested but only want to take the 24-year-old on.
Daily Star, January 2nd
Marcus Tudgay has earned himself a permanent £500,000 move to Nottingham Forest.
Daily Mirror, December 31st
Exclusive: Forest ask stars to take wage cuts for new contracts
Nottingham Forest are asking several stars including Rob Earnshaw to take wage cuts if they want to stay.
Forest's hierarchy were criticised by both boss Billy Davies and fans for their lack of spending in 2010.
And the club's cautious financial approach set to continue in the New Year.
Owner Nigel Doughty feels to he has pumped more than enough into the Championship club.
Now Forest stars Earnshaw, Guy Moussi and Nathan Tyson are all out of contract next summer.
And the trio have all been told to expect reduced terms if they re-sign at the City Ground.
Striker Earnshaw, 29, signed from Derby in May 2008 for £2.65m, scored 17 goals last season.
Forest defender Kevlin Wilson is also a free agent next summer and is expected to quit for Celtic.
BBC Sport, December 31sy
Nottingham Forest boss Davies sad to lose loanee Ramsey
Nottingham Forest manager Billy Davies has admitted he is disappointed not to have been able to extend the loan spell of Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey.
The 20-year-old's loan spell expires after Forest's tip to Ipswich on Monday and he will return to Arsenal due to an injury to Abou Diaby.
Davies told BBC Radio Nottingham: "If that's the case it's a pity we never got more use out of him.
"He has certainly been a joy to work with and a credit to himself and club."
Read more here.
Daily Mail, December 31st
Nottingham Forest boss Billy Davies emerges as shock contender for Burnley job
Billy Davies is a shock front-runner to become Burnley's next manager because he is in dispute with Nottingham Forest over the club's transfer policy.
Nottingham Evening Post, December 31st
Forest target Barnsley winger Hammill - who could start against them tomorrow
NOTTINGHAM Forest have targeted Barnsley's free-scoring winger Adam Hammill - who could line-up against them at the City Ground tomorrow.
The Reds are understood to have made a £500k bid for the Tykes' top-scorer, who has already netted eight goals this season.
Having already added Ramsey and in-form striker Marcus Tudgay to their squad, Forest are also hoping to extend Ryan Bertrand's loan from Chelsea.
And, in addition, they have already made a £2m bid for Millwall striker Steve Morison and are reportedly also chasing Scunthorpe winger Martyn Woolford.
Read the full article here.
Daily Mirror, December 30th
Forest and Hammers in fight for Hammill
Billy Davies is ready for a £500,000 scrap with West Ham for Barnsley midfielder Adam Hammill.
Forest boss Davies has matched the Hammers" bid for highly-rated Hammill, who has an escape clause at Oakwell.
Davies is also confident of landing Scunthorpe winger Martyn Woolford in a £400,000 deal.
Woolford, 25, is out of contract in the summer and will be offered a move to the City Ground.
Daily Mirror, December 30th
Celtic want Wilson in time for derby
Celtic boss Neil Lennon is trying to rush through a deal for Nottingham Forest centre half Kelvin Wilson in time for the SPL showdown with Rangers.
Wilson is due to sign a pre-contract with the Bhoys ahead of joining them in the summer on a free transfer at the end of his Forest deal.
However Celtic want to agree a fee to take Wilson immediately - and may pay around - £250,000 to do it before the Old Firm clash on Sunday.
Birmingham Mail, December 21st
Wolves miss out on striker signing
MICK McCarthy has revealed that transfer target Robbie Findley has decided to join Nottingham Forest.
Wolves invited the 25-year-old United States international for a trial but after getting injured the striker slipped off to agree a contract at the City Ground.
McCarthy revealed: "We had him here, he came and trained with us for two or three days but he's gone to Nottingham Forest.
"We brought him over but he was injured when he came here so we gave him treatment and then he went to Nottingham Forest, so we'll never know."
The ex-LA Galaxy front man was a free agent after leaving Real Salt Lake.
McCarthy wanted to view the player first, unlike the Championship club.
"I think he's been offered a contract, whereas we wanted to have a look at him," McCarthy added.
Daily Express, December 20th
Manager Davies has a hit-list including Stoke defender Danny Higginbotham, Millwall striker Steve Morison and long-term target Darren Pratley of Swansea.
He wants to extend the loans of Aaron Ramsey and Ryan Bertrand from Arsenal and Chelsea respectively and is calling for new deals for seven players out of contract soon, including Robert Earnshaw, Nathan Tyson and Kelvin Wilson.
Daily Mirror, December 20th
Nottingham Forest boss Billy Davies will ask Arsene Wenger to extend Aaron Ramsey's loan spell for another month.
skysports.com, December 17th
Forest check on Parr
Davies weighing up options ahead of transfer window
Nottingham Forest boss Billy Davies has confirmed he has been taking a look at Norway international Jonathan Parr.
Davies is keen to improve his squad during the transfer window and Parr has been training with the Championship club this week.
The left-back currently plays for Aalesund in Norway and made his debut for the Norwegian national team earlier this year.
The 22-year-old is due to return to Aalesund over the weekend and Davies refused to expand on the prospects of offering Parr a deal.
"We are just looking at him, nothing more than that at the minute," said Davies in the Evening Post.
"He is a Norway international, he is a left-back with two good feet. My Scandinavian contacts highlighted him.
"But there is nothing more happening at the moment than us having a look at him."
skysports.com, December 18th
Woolford shrugs off rumours
Winger happy at Scunthorpe after Forest link
Martyn Woolford insists he is happy at Scunthorpe United after being linked with a January move to Nottingham Forest.
The winger is out of contract at Scunthorpe at the end of the season and Forest are reportedly ready to pay £400,000 for the 25-year-old when the transfer window reopens.
However, the former York City attacker is unaware of the rumours and says the uncertainty over his future is not a major concern.
"If anything was going to come of it, I would have heard something about it," Woolford told the Scunthorpe Telegraph.
The Sun, December 16th
Birmingham, Wolves and QPR are all chasing Nottingham Forest's £3m-rated midfielder Lewis McGugan.
Nottingham Evening Post, December 15th
Scunthorpe winger Woolford is on Forest transfer radar
NOTTINGHAM Forest are ready to test Scunthorpe's resolve with a £400,000 bid for winger Martyn Woolford. The left-sided player has become the Reds' latest target as the club put together ambitious plans for the January transfer window. Forest have already seen a £2m bid for striker Steve Morison rejected by Millwall. And while the Reds are unlikely to drastically up their offer to the Lions for the Welsh international, Woolford is one of a number of potential additions the club are considering.
and....
Forest's main priority continues to be to add to their front-line, where Leeds United's Luciano Becchio remains high on their shopping list.
The Yorkshire club are desperate to hold on to their Argentine front-man - and are understood to have put a significant price tag on his head.
But, with his contract set to expire in the summer, would-be suitors are in a strong position and Forest are poised to try their luck with a bid.
Read the full article here.
Nottingham Evening Post, December 14th
Forest have £2m bid for striker turned down
NOTTINGHAM Forest have had a £2m bid for Millwall striker Steve Morison rejected.
Sources at the London club have confirmed that the Reds' Championship rivals have turned down a significant bid for their 27-year-old prize asset.
South London Press, December 13th
Forest eye Lions striker Morison
NOTTINGHAM Forest have publicly said they are watching Millwall striker Steve Morison
Nottingham Evening Post, December 13th
Reds may look to extend loan deal of Arsenal wonderkid Aaron Ramsey
NOTTINGHAM Forest will look to extend the loan of Arsenal wonderkid Aaron Ramsey further into the new year.
The 19-year-old joined the Reds on November 25, as the Gunners looked to get the youngster match-fit after nine months out with a broken leg.
But so far, the weather has left him a frustrated figure at the City Ground, having played just 30 minutes in the 1-0 defeat at Leicester.
Now he can only play in five more games, starting against Crystal Palace, before his loan ends on January 3 after the match at Leicester.
Reds boss Billy Davies says the club will explore the possibility of keeping him for longer - to benefit both Arsenal and Forest.
Davies said: "It is a possibility and when we get closer to the time we will look at that option."
Daily Mirror, December 9th
Celtic close in on Forest's Wilson as Davies shops for Morison
Kelvin Wilson is ready to quit Nottingham Forest to sign for Celtic - at the second attempt.
The centre-half is set to sign a pre-contract with the Glasgow giants at the start of next month and either join them next season for nothing or move to the SPL for a low fee.
and....
Forest boss Billy Davies is preparing a £2million raid on Championship rivals Millwall for striker Steve Morison.
Morison has emerged as one of the most coveted strikers outside the Premier League, with 33 goals in just 73 appearances for the Lions. The former Stevenage forward already has 10 goals this term and made his Wales debut in August against Luxembourg.
Davies will attempt to steal the 27-year-old in the New Year and boost his promotion mission at the City Ground.
tribalfootball.com, December 1st
Nottingham Forest on trail of Leeds United's Becchio
Leeds United striker Luciano Becchio is attracting plenty of interest from Championship rivals Nottingham Forest.
Forest boss Billy Davies is keen to bring the prolific Argentine to the City Ground in January and is prepared to part with £1million for his services.
Nottingham Evening Post, November 25th
Forest target Dexter replacement by end of today, with Matt Fryatt among the targets
NOTTINGHAM Forest are going all out to sign a striker before today's loan deadline, with Matty Fryatt topping their list of targets.
Boss Billy Davies has stepped up his efforts to bolster his front line, after it was revealed that Dexter Blackstock is facing at least a year on the sidelines with his knee injury, which has proved to be more serious than feared.
Forest have made enquiries about several players, with Leicester's Fryatt, Simon Cox of West Brom and Blackburn's Jason Roberts all believed to be names on their list.
And it is understood that any potential Fryatt loan bid in particular could be with a view to a permanent deal for the 24-year-old in January.
When asked specifically if he was chasing Fryatt - who would not be allowed to play on Monday when Forest travel to face Leicester - Davies responded cagily.
"We have given lots of different options to the acquisitions panel," he said.
"As I have said before, lots of phone calls have been made, lots of options have been put forward. We will see what the outcome is."
Read the full article here.
Daily Mirror, November 24th
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier is lining up a £3million bid for Lewis McGugan of Nottingham Forest.
Daily Mail, November 24th
Fulham and West Bromwich Albion eye Nottingham Forest midfielder Lewis McGugan
Lewis McGugan's form for Nottingham Forest is attracting attention from clubs in the top tier.
Fulham and West Bromwich Albion have both sent scouts to the City Ground to watch the midfielder.
Nottingham Evening Post, November 22nd
Forest to look to the loan market to bolster injury-ravaged frontline
NOTTINGHAM Forest will look to the loan market to bolster their injury ravaged front-line, Billy Davies said today.
But the manager also warned that the club would still take a cautious approach in the transfer market - and would not make panic signings.
Striker Dexter Blackstock was injured in a horrific incident in the 2-0 win over Cardiff City and it is feared he has cruciate ligament damage that could end his season.
With David McGoldrick also facing a month on the sidelines with a knee problem, it leaves Forest critically short of options.
And the club does not have the option of recalling Joe Garner from his loan spell at Huddersfield Town.
"Of course we will look at bringing players in on loan," said Davies. "But we have a number of players ourselves who want to go out on loan to get games of football.
"With respect, we do not want to be signing somebody ourselves who is the same, who is just wanting to go out and get a game of football."
Read the full article here.
Nottingham Evening Post, November 20th
Davies says Nottingham Forest will battle to hang on to defender Wilson
BILLY Davies today admitted Kelvin Wilson's future at Nottingham Forest is uncertain - but pledged to fight to keep him at the City Ground.
The highly-rated central defender is out of contract in the summer and has already turned down one offer of a new deal in the summer.
Scottish giants Celtic are reportedly preparing a second bid for the former Notts County and Preston man, after seeing a seven-figure offer rejected prior to the start of the campaign.
Forest know that, if Wilson does not agree a new contract, they face a choice of selling him in January or risk losing him for nothing in the summer.
"That is the risk we took. We knew that would be a possibility," said Davies. "We had a player who we'd brought for £300k, that we apparently had an offer of over £1m for.
"We turned down that offer and, when he did not sign that contract, we knew we were coming into this position in the January window."
Read the full article here.
bbc.co.uk, November 18th
Peterborough United rule out Dele Adebola loan move
Peterborough United boss Gary Johnson says he is in the market for a striker but has ruled out a loan approach for Nottingham Forest's Dele Adebola.
"I'd take Adebola tomorrow but we can't afford one of his boots," Johnson told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
"The club won't let him come here just to play games and the finances are way too much for us."
Daily Mail, November 17th
Celtic in line to make offer for Nottingham Forest defender Kelvin Wilson
Celtic are keen to finally sign Nottingham Forest defender Kelvin Wilson in January.
The Glasgow side have been following the 25-year-old for the past 12 months and almost signed him in August only for Forest to rebuff a £1.5m inquiry.
Wilson, who can play centre back and full-back, is keen on the move and Neil Lennon is ready to make an improved offer.
Daily Mail, November 8th
Billy Davies threatens legal action over 'three-day week' claims at Nottingham Forest
Billy Davies is threatening to take his diary and a lawyer to meet anyone from Nottingham Forest who questions the hours he works.
The finger has been pointed at the Forest boss for spending too much midweek time at home in Glasgow, working an alleged three-day week.
But Davies, who is having a running battle with Forest chief executive Mark Arthur over player investment, says he logs every working minute.
bbc.co.uk, November 8th
Boss Billy Davies denies lack of commitment to Forest
Nottingham Forest manager Billy Davies has vehemently denied suggestions he is neglecting his duties.
Newspaper reports over the weekend suggested Davies had been told by the Forest hierarchy that he spends too much time back in his native Scotland.
But Davies told BBC Radio Nottingham: "When anybody talks about the manager's conduct I am very happy with the conversations I've had with the board.
"This is a clear diversion. People are trying to change the agenda."
He added: "I will not break my contract and talk about those discussions but I am very comfortable with the conversations I have had.
"If people have a concern then I am very happy to bring my lawyer and discuss it."
"The diversion is pure and simple," Davies told BBC East Midlands Today.
"It's all about football, it's all about not moving the club forward and a lack of signings over the last number of transfer windows and now people are trying to re-focus on a different agenda.
Read and listen to the full interview here.
Nottingham Evening Post, November 8th
Forest boss Davies on collision course with club's board
BILLY Davies has put himself on a collision course with the Nottingham Forest hierarchy again after launching a fresh broadside over the failure to make signings in the last two transfer windows.
The Reds boss insisted his job has been put on the line 'through other people's decisions' in the transfer market.
And he warned that Forest do not currently possess a squad capable of claiming a top-six finish in the Championship.
The latest outburst will further antagonise the City Ground hierarchy, who already have growing concerns about the amount of time Davies spends away from the City Ground and are growing impatient with his repeated claims about financial restraints.
A senior Forest official told the Post: "We have asked questions about the amount of time the manager is spending at the club."
Davies returned from his home in Scotland to take training on Thursday morning, ahead of Saturday's 1-1 draw at Watford - a result that increased his frustration at what he perceives to be a lack of backing in the transfer market.
Read the full article here.
The Guardian, November 7th
Billy Davies and Nottingham Forest look to be at odds again
Billy Davies's position at Nottingham Forest is looking increasingly bleak after it emerged he had been reprimanded for apparently working only three days a week.
Nigel Doughty, the Forest owner, telephoned Davies last week to take issue with the way the manager was not devoting more time to the club. Doughty is unhappy that Davies flies to Glasgow to see his family after Saturday matches and does not return to Nottingham until Thursday mornings.
Davies also missed two matches recently because of illness and a senior source at the City Ground said: "We have asked questions about the amount of time the manager is spending at the club."
Read the full article here.
Daily Mail, November 4th
Sven Goran-Eriksson goes head-to-head with Nottingham Forest for former barber Steve Williams
Leicester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is keen on signing Bradford City defender Steve Williams.
But Eriksson faces competition from Championship rivals Nottingham Forest who are also interested in the 23-year-old former barber.
Nottingham Evening Post, November 2nd
Exclusive: Earnshaw hopes for new deal and to fire Forest into top-flight
ROBERT Earnshaw wants to extend his contract at Nottingham Forest - so he can help the club make the step up into the top flight and repay the City Ground fans for their backing.
The striker revealed that talks have started about extending his current deal, which expires in the summer.
"We have opened talks on the situation over the last couple of weeks and we will see how that goes," said Earnshaw, who signed from Derby for £2.65m in June 2008.
"But, for me, ever since I have been here, it has been so good.
"This place feels good and I want to be here.
"I want to progress personally and I want to see this team pushing to go to the Premier League.
"I have seen this club go from League One and getting promotion to all of a sudden seeing a big change around.
"We are now one of the top teams in this league and we are looking to take the next step.
"I am lucky to have been a part of that."
Read the full article here.
Nottingham Evening Post, November 1st
Forest boss Davies keen to add battling qualities to his side's midfield
BILLY Davies has warned Nottingham Forest must add some experienced, battling, 'dog-like' players to their squad in the January transfer window.
The Reds boss wants some steely determination and physical presence in his side, particularly in midfield.
"I think we need to bring this type of player into the side. I am against, as I have said, bringing in loan players. I don't want to borrow the neighbour's lawn mower and start to cut my grass, only for him to come and ask for it back before my lawn is finished," he said.
"That is what happened to us last season with Nicky Shorey and I am very wary of that. If we are here to develop and progress this club, permanent signings are a must. They are the way forward.
"We missed a very good opportunity in the summer. Look at the type of players we tried to get. Darren Pratley has physical presence, he has the qualities that we are after. And we need to be looking at that kind of thing again.
"We have to keep taking the club forward with a different type of player."
Sunday People, October 31st
Chris Hughton leading the race for Swanser midfielder Darren Pratley
Newcastle head the chase for Swansea star Darren Pratley.
The highly-rated Championship midfielder has already been the target of a failed bid by Nottingham Forest boss Billy Davies.
Nottingham Evening Post, October 30th
Forest boss Davies hopes to wait until January to make new City Ground additions
NOTTINGHAM Forest boss Billy Davies today admitted he hopes to make it through to the January transfer window without having to dip into the loan market.
"Unless they are exceptional players, loan signings are something that I will be very cautious about," said Davies. "There are 11 games between now and the transfer window and we will continue to search to see what is available.
"But it may be a case of us saving our money and looking to invest in permanent signings in January."
Read the full article here
The Sun, October 28,
Nottingham Forest are lining up a £750,000 bid for Cewe midfielder Ashley Westwood, 20.
Nottingham Evening Post, October 28th
Chairman Doughty predicts bright future for Forest's young guns
NOTTINGHAM Forest have their best crop of youngsters coming through the academy ranks in more than a decade.
That was the message today from chairman Nigel Doughty, who believes the Reds first team could be bolstered by more than one talented product of the youth set-up either next season or by the following campaign.
Read the full article here.
skysports, October 26th
Davies targeting additions
Forest boss keen for different dimension
Nottingham Forest manager Billy Davies is desperate to add to his squad as he battles an injury crisis at the City Ground.
Davies said: "A change of personnel would help us, especially away from home. We need a different type of player with a different mentality.
"But my role has not changed. It is as it has been since day one. I am sure, if and when it does change, my employers will tell me.
"But, at the moment, nothing changes. We will continue to work very hard."
Daily Mail, October 27th
Middlesbrough rival Ipswich in pursuit to sign Ishmael Miller
New Middlesbrough boss Tony Mowbray is out to pip former club Ipswich in a loan swoop for Ishmael Miller from another of his previous employers, West Bromwich Albion.
Leicester, Nottingham Forest and Swansea are also keen on the powerful striker, but Mowbray has the advantage of having worked with him before.
Nottingham Evening Post, October 22nd
Forest chairman Doughty says Davies will be given greater freedom in transfer market
NIGEL Doughty today revealed he is to give manager Billy Davies greater freedom in the transfer market.
The Nottingham Forest boss will be allowed free-rein to identify and place a value on potential transfer targets - even if the club's hierarchy will still have the final say on whether to bid for them.
"What we have said to Billy is, go and enquire yourself about players and the finance that might be involved. And, if they (the players) are financially feasible in a Championship structure, we can do it," said Doughty.
"The money is there and I think everyone at the club, including Billy, is frustrated that we have not been able to bring players in," he said.
Read the full article here
skysports.com, October 10
Huseklepp determined to move
Norwegian wants January exit
Norwegian international Erik Huseklepp has confirmed he is still determined to secure a move in January.
The Brann forward has been tracked by a host of English clubs over the past 12 months, with Liverpool, Newcastle, Stoke, Blackpool and Nottingham Forest all thought to be admirers of the 26-year-old.
skysports.com, October 8
Trio target Owls winger
Championship clubs fancy flying winger
Skysports.com understands Championship trio Nottingham Forest, Burnley and Leeds are lining up a move for Sheffield Wednesday winger Jermaine Johnson.
Forest have held a long-term interest in Johnson having seen a bid rejected for the Jamaican's services in the summer transfer window.
Nottingham Evening Post, October 5th
Camp to visit Belfast as he waits to see if he can play for Northern Ireland
LEE Camp will travel to Belfast on Friday to watch Northern Ireland in action against Italy, as he continues his nervous wait to see if FIFA will approve his bid to play for the Irish.
Camp may have to remain patient for a while longer, however, with the process likely to take another month or so.
"The process is still going through. It could take up to eight weeks and it has only been ten working days since we put the application in," he said.
"It might be a little while yet. The right people have received all the things they need from us. It is just a case of things going through now."
Read the full article here.
skysports and others, October 4th
Davies seeks experience
Billy Davies is keen to add experience to his Nottingham Forest squad during the international break.
"Something this side lacks is that experience, that knowledge of when to show that strength of personality when they need to," said the Scot.
"They need to be more critical of each other, they need to be more vocal.
"We do not play with enough personality. When I say that, what I mean is the personality to get at each other, to rattle cages when it is required.
"They are young, of course, but they still need to show more character. We need to be able to control each other, to help each other with concentration and discipline.
"You can go right through the side and I don't think we have the players who can provide it.
"I think we need to bring in that type of player. Bringing in the right experience is what counts now. We need that personality and we will try to do that."
Nottingham Evening Post, September 21st
Forest showing an interest in Amari-Smith
Nottingham Forest are thought to be considering a move for England 'C' striker Amari Morgan-Smith, who is available on a free transfer after the demise of Ilkeston Town.
Read the full article here.
Talksport, September 21st
Manchester United youngster Corry Evans is wanted by Carlisle and Nottingham Forest.
Nottingham Evening Post, Sept 18th
Forest keeper Camp turns back on England in favour of Northern Ireland chance
LEE Camp is to turn his back on England and play for Northern Ireland, after being snubbed by Fabio Capello.
Camp has now decided his England chance will never come - and has made himself available to play for Northern Ireland instead.
"They will push Scott Loach through, which is fantastic for him," said Camp. "I like Scott and I have a good relationship with him.
"But I don't think they will be looking for another keeper from the Championship now.
"I think I have written off my chances now, anyway. I probably did that a long time ago, by being too outspoken.
"But I am going to go and play for Northern Ireland instead. I qualify through my grandfather, who was born in Belfast.
"The process has started, I have produced a birth certificate and things are moving along.
"If might take a couple of months, but hopefully I will be approved to play for them."
Read the full article here.
Nottingham Evening Post, September 17th
New signings, not new contracts a priority for Forest says boss Davies
NOTTINGHAM Forest will not hold talks with any out-of-contract players until they discover who they can bring in on loan, Billy Davies said today.
Nathan Tyson, Kelvin Wilson, Robert Earnshaw and Paul Smith all see their deals expire next summer, with Tyson already having stated that he would like to earn himself an extension.
Read the full article here.
Daily Mirror, September 8th
Davies tells Forest board: back me over transfers or sack me
Billy Davies is set to tell Nottingham Forest's board: back me or sack me.
Forest boss Davies, 46, has endured an easy relationship with the City Ground hierarchy since arriving in January 2009.
He felt the club's failure to strengthen the squad last January cost Forest automatic promotion to the Premier League.
And he has been angered by Forest's failure to buy any new players this summer.
talksport, Sept 9th
Nottingham Forest join loan chase for Sunderland striker
Sunderland striker David Healy is wanted by three Championship clubs - with Nottingham Forest among the list of those keen to sign the outcast on loan.
The Guardian, September 3rd
Nottingham Forest a sea of troubles as Billy Davies and Doughty clash
Last season's third place cannot conceal the fracturing relationship between Nottingham Forest's manager and chairman, Billy Davies and Nigel Doughty.
Read the article here.
The Sun, August 27th
Rivals at war over Preston's St Ledger
SEAN ST LEDGER is caught up in a tug of war between Midland rivals Leicester and Nottingham Forest.
The defender's cash-strapped club Preston will sell for £2million.
Nottingham Evening Post, August 25th
Forest facing D-day in efforts to land Cardiff winger Peter Whittingham
TODAY could be D-day in Nottingham Forest's efforts to land Cardiff City winger Peter Whittingham.
Sources close to the player in Wales suggest that Whittingham will decide on his future within the next 24 hours.
But it is believed Whittingham, who scored 25 goals last season, is now considering whether to remain with Cardiff for now, despite the interest from Forest and several other Championship sides.
Daily Mail, August 24th
Nottingham Forest demand £2m for Celtic target Kelvin Wilson.
Celtic will have to cough up £2million to sign Nottingham Forest's Kelvin Wilson - despite the defender having turned down a new contract at the City Ground.
The 24-year-old Englishman has been one of Neil Lennon's top targets for weeks, with the Parkhead club believed to have enquired about a £1m deal for the rising star.
But, with just a week left of the transfer window, Forest are adamant they won't sell their prize asset on the cheap, even though his current deal has only 10 months to run.
Daily Mirror, August 23rd
Rovers want £1m for forgotten striker
Blackburn want a stunning £1million for Jason Roberts - the striker without a squad number.
Roberts has been told he can go after a row with boss Sam Allardyce on a pre-season tour to Australia, but the fee is sky high.
The experienced forward is on close to £35,000-a-week at Rovers and that makes the deal hard for anyone to make with the price on top.
Nottingham Forest and Leeds are interested but may wait until the ¬Football League loan window opens next month.
News of the World, August 22nd
O'NEILL LINED UP FOR FOREST RETURN
MARTIN O'NEILL is being lined up for an emotional return to Nottingham Forest as manager.
O'Neill has emerged as the shock front-runner to succeed Billy Davies if he quits the City Ground...and mirror his mentor, Brian Clough.
Read the full article here.
Daily Mail, August 20th
Nottingham Forest hold talks with Cardiff winger Peter Whittingham over a £1.8m deal
Middlesbrough have also shown interest in the 25-year-old but Forest look to have the upper hand.
Nottingham Evening Post, August 18th
Bellamy's Cardiff may open door for Forest to sign Whittingham
THE shock capture of Craig Bellamy by Cardiff City could open the door for Nottingham Forest to finally land winger Peter Whittingham.
Forest also remain hopeful of signing Swansea midfielder Darren Pratley.
Swans' boss Brendan Rodgers remains steadfast that the midfielder will only be sold to a top-flight club.
But he admits they are struggling to persuade Pratley to sign a new contract.
"If Darren is going to leave, it has to be for a Premier League club," said Rodgers. "I have pushed really hard for him to sign a new deal.
Read the full article here.
Nottingham Evening Post, August 17th
Boro join race to sign Cardiff winger Whittingham, who remains a Forest target
MIDDLESBROUGH have joined the race to sign Nottingham Forest target Peter Whittingham.
Boro boss Gordon Strachan is understood to be plotting to use the £2.3m raised through the sale of keeper Brad Jones to Liverpool to bid for the winger.
Forest have already had at least one bid for Whittingham rejected, with the Welsh side reacting angrily to suggestions that he was keen on a move to the City Ground.
South Wales Evening Post, August 13th
Jenkins: Contract talks with Pratley over
HUW Jenkins says Darren Pratley has called time on his Liberty contract talks despite Swansea City offering to match what he might earn at Nottingham Forest.
Read the full article here.
Swansea City official website, August 12th
Swans chairman on Pratley situation
Following the constant speculation regarding the future of midfielder Darren Pratley, Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins gives supporters an update on the current situation.
I can confirm that we recently received a written offer from Nottingham Forest for Darren Pratley.
However, the offer is nowhere near the £1.5m being reported and is not an up-front fee.
The offer is also nowhere near the level we feel is right for a player of Darren's ability at this point.
Read the full article here.
South Wales Evening Post, August 12th
NOTTINGHAM Forest have left a bid on the table for Darren Pratley in case Swansea City decide to sell during the transfer window, the Evening Post understands. Swansea remain hopeful that they will convince the midfielder (above) to sign a new deal. But if Pratley cannot agree terms on an extension, Swansea may opt to cash in now rather than lose the 25-year-old for nothing when his current contract expires at the end of the season.
Swansea Evening Post, August 10th
Jenkins hopeful Pratley will sort out Swans future
SWANSEA City are keeping fingers crossed that Darren Pratley will sign a new deal at the Liberty in the wake of claims that Nottingham Forest have tapped up the midfielder.
Huw Jenkins has hit out at Forest chief executive Mark Arthur after he suggested Pratley wants to leave Wales for the City Ground.
Given that Swansea have snubbed Forest's advances, the Midlands club should not have had any contact with the player.
Jenkins says Swansea are yet to decide whether to make any formal complaint about Forest's tactics. And the Swansea chairman is more concerned about trying to persuade Pratley to extend his contract.
"We are always hopeful that we can do something but, as with any negotiations, both parties have got to be thinking along the same lines in order to do a deal," he said.
Daily Mirror, Aug 5th
Nottingham Forest hope to complete the signing of Swansea midfielder Darren Pratley and Cardiff's Peter Whittingham today.
They will each cost around £2million.
skysports.com, August 4
Forest fail in Whitts bid
Nottingham Forest have failed with a £1million bid to sign Peter Whittingham from Championship rivals Cardiff City.
Cardiff chief executive Gethin Jenkins revealed the club are in talks over a new deal for Whittingham.
"We rejected the bid from Nottingham Forest as we want to keep hold of Whittingham," said Jenkins in the South Wales Echo.
"We are continuing negotiations with Peter over a new contract here at Cardiff City."
Swansea Evening Post, August 4
Pratley boost after Forest interest fades
SWANSEA City are optimistic that Darren Pratley will soon sign a new contract after Huw Jenkins revealed Nottingham Forest's bid for the midfielder is dead.
The Guardian, August 3rd
Blackpool running short of options as low bid for Nathan Tyson fails
Blackpool's problematic build-up to their first season in the Premier League continued today with a failed cut-price bid for the Nottingham Forest striker Nathan Tyson.
The Tangerines were hoping to take advantage of the fact Tyson is out of contract next summer, but their undisclosed offer was rejected out of hand. Forest want around £1m, even though Tyson can leave on a free transfer in a year and had a poor season in the Championship last season, scoring only two goals.
Daily Mail, August 2nd
Blackpool have had a £1million bid for the Leicester City striker DJ Campbell rejected and are now on the trail of the £1m rated Nottingham Forest striker Nathan Tyson.
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