Nottingham Forest have been dealt a transfer blow amid reported interest to sign Huddersfield Town midfielder Etienne Camara.
The Reds are among Premier League sides, including Leicester City and Brighton, credited with an interest in the 19-year-old. Recent reports claimed the club could 'try their luck' when the transfer window opens in the new year.
Camara is under contract until 2024 after Huddersfield triggered a one-year extension. The Terriers are understood to have valued their player at around £10million.
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Injury update
Nottingham Forest defender Giulian Biancone has provided an update on the progress he has made since suffering a knee injury in training.
It was confirmed last month that the 22-year-old sustained a serious knee injury prior to Forest's game against Brentford. Steve Cooper who confirmed the news at the time, said: "Unfortunately Giulian picked up a serious knee injury in training which will rule him out until the end of the season.
"It’s really difficult news for him, and a blow for us as well. I know he’s a player who hasn’t featured too much, but he’s a player who has been making good progress and who we really like. We’re gutted for him because it’s a serious injury. It’s a blow to the group as well."
The Frenchman has seemingly come a long way in his battle to full fitness and kickstarting his Forest career, Biancone has made just two appearances since his move from Troyes in the summer.
Lolley's decision
Former Nottingham Forest star Joe Lolley has opened up on his decision to leave the City Ground last summer.
The 30-year-old completed a move to Australian side Sydney FC on a two-year deal, bringing his four-year stint at Forest to an end. Lolley who played a part in Forest's promotion campaign was told he wasn't part of Steve Cooper's plans ahead of the new season.
So far in the A-League for Sydney, Lolley has contributed with two goals and an assist in the opening six games. Speaking to Sky Sports about his departure from the City Ground, he explained : "I wasn't a regular starter in the season we got promoted.
"I had a year left on my contract, so I was thinking about whether to try and find somewhere to play regular football. In the end, I decided to stay for a year and do what I could to just be around the squad and help in whatever way I could.
Kouyate compensation
Nottingham Forest could receive some compensation from FIFA for the injury suffered by Cheikhou Kouyate in the World Cup.
The summer signing was named in the starting line-up for Senegal’s opening match of the tournament against the Netherlands. He was, however, stretchered off in the 73rd minute of the game after picking up an injury.
Kouyate has been left out of the Senegal squad for every game since, as the African side were knocked out by England in the round of 16 clash at the weekend. It has so far been unclear as to when Kouyate could return to action.
There is hope that the player could be back in time for Forest’s Premier League clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford on December 27. If that is the case, then it will be a big boost to Steve Cooper.
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