Nottingham Forest have put themselves firmly in the race for the Championship’s top six with 13 games to go, on the back of Saturday’s comfortable 2-0 win over Bristol City.
But it has been a case of mixed fortunes for the Reds players who are currently out on loan.
A number of Forest players are plying their trade elsewhere, following moves either in the summer or January transfer windows, as they went in search of regular game time - some staying in the UK and others heading abroad.
We take a look at how they are getting on as the campaign heads towards the business end of proceedings.
Lyle Taylor
The striker has hit three goals in six appearances since joining Birmingham City last month, having scored on his debut when he netted against the Reds’ arch-rivals Derby County.
That was the first time he had been on the scoresheet since his dramatic brace at Ashton Gate, when Steve Cooper’s side triumphed 2-1 over the Robins in October.
He was unable to face Huddersfield Town at the weekend, however, pulling out after his groin tightened in the warm-up before the Blues’ clash.
He is due to undergo a scan today, according to BirminghamLive.
Nuno Da Costa
A double against Bastia on Saturday took the forward to seven goals for the season for French side Caen, while he has also chipped in with one assist from 13 appearances.
He recently revealed talks have been held over his future, saying: “There are negotiations between me and the Caen club.
“The problem is between the two clubs. Caen wants to keep me, but it's going to be difficult because I don't have too much information from Nottingham. I know they have changed coaches, it will depend on the preparation and what they want to do next year.
“Normandy is a region where I feel good. I told the president and the coach about it, we get on well. I know they are going to build a team to get something next year and in the years to come, it's an interesting project.
“With the money they put in to transfer me from Strasbourg, I don't think Nottingham can terminate my contract. Afterwards, you never know the English are sometimes a little crazy.”
Carl Jenkinson
Having not been part of the first-team picture at Forest for some time, the defender has picked up a fair few minutes on the pitch since heading to Australia in January.
He scored on his debut for Melbourne City against Central Coast, and recently added another goal, against Newcastle, to make it two in eight games.
In addition to playing in his familiar right-back role, he is also said to have filled in at centre-back and on the right of midfield.
Nicholas Ioannou
Still wearing a face mask when he plays, following an injury, the left-back bagged his first goal for Como 1907 earlier this month.
He posted a picture on Instagram of himself celebrating, saying he was “happy to score my first goal for the club”.
The Cyprus international has featured a total of 21 times so far this term.
Mohamed Drager
He didn’t even get on the pitch for Forest, but the right-back has quickly made an impact since heading to FC Luzern.
He has netted twice and provided two assists in his five run-outs.
“I’m happy to sign a loan agreement with @fcluzern_offiziell until the end of the season! I’m happy to be here, let’s go to work,” he said after putting pen to paper.
Jayden Richardson
The youngster has impressed during his time with neighbours Notts County, being a reliable performer for the National League side.
He is getting plenty of game time, too, with 10 appearances and one goal to his name so far as the Magpies chase a play-offs place.
"We are taking very good care of him and I think he is doing great,” boss Ian Burchnall said in January, before Richardson’s loan was extended.
“We are building a really good relationship with Forest.
"We can offer a lot to players like Jayden. He's getting regular games and is developing enormously with the way we play."
Tyrese Fornah
“I want to be one of the best midfield players about in the country my age,” the 22-year-old told Shropshire Star last week.
“To do that you have to be able to play all sorts of different positions in there, whether it’s (as a) six, eight or 10 (role), it doesn’t matter to me, it’s about giving my all.
“For me a midfield player should be able to play anywhere in midfield, it’s about doing my job, running up and down and trying to replicate what the gaffer wants.
“I learn a lot from them (Town’s other midfielders), they don’t need to say much to me. It’s just about watching them and seeing what they do and try to be the best I can be, to express myself as well.
“I’m very happy but I’m still learning. I’m 22, still learning the game and trying to improve and being the best I can on the training pitch, trusting the gaffer, staff and boys here to know what they want from me.”
He has made seven appearances for League One Shrewsbury Town since making the switch in January.
